Sales Tax Allocation Checks Are in the Mail

AUSTIN – Tyler’s sales tax allocations from the state continues to look very healthy. The state comptroller’s office is sending out the March tax allocations. The figures are based on sales made in January. Tyler’s March check is for $3,408,604.53. This is an increase of 9.23% over the same period last year. The year to date tax allocations come to $11,695,166.33. This is an increase of 6.47%. Longview’s March check is for $2,368,663.09 for a 1.41% decrease. But for the year, Longview’s sales tax allocations are up 2.64% at $8,555,617.00.