News from October 2019


Massachusetts' miscellaneous tax revenues down 17.7 percent since Q1 2019

Massachusetts collected $172 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the first quarter of 2019, a 17.7 percent decrease over the previous quarter when $209 million was reported, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Indiana collects $1.1 million in severance taxes in 2018

Of the $19.4 billion in taxes collected by Indiana in 2018, $1.1 million, came from severance taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Arizona's property tax revenue down 0.4 percent since previous quarter

Arizona collected $239 million in property taxes during the 1st quarter of 2019, a 0.4 percent decrease from Q4 of 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

U.S. sporting goods stores report $3.8 billion in sales for June

The estimated sales for sporting goods stores for June 2019 was $3.8 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Indiana's property tax revenue unchanged since previous quarter

Indiana collected $3 million in property taxes during the 1st quarter of 2019, the same as in Q4 of 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Grugs and druggists' sundries wholesalers report 0.4 percent decrease in June sales

Sales by grugs and druggists' sundries wholesalers in June were $60.2 billion, a decrease of 0.4 percent from the revised May 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Indiana collected 0.4% more in insurance premiums sales tax in 2018

Of the $19.4 billion in taxes collected by Indiana in 2018, $236.2 million came from insurance premiums sales tax, a 0.4 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Machinery, equipment and supplies wholesalers report $40.3 billion in June sales

Sales by machinery, equipment and supplies wholesalers in June 2019 were $40.3 billion.

Arizona collects $17.6 million in documentary and stock transfer taxes in 2017

Of the $15.3 billion in taxes collected by Arizona in 2017, 0.1 percent, or, $17.6 million, came from documentary and stock transfer taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

United Community Bank in Lawrenceburg receives outstanding rating from feds

United Community Bank in Lawrenceburg, Indiana received a CRA rating of outstanding in its most recent examination by federal regulators.

Unfilled orders of nondefense capital goods excluding aircraft fall 0.5 percent in April

Unfilled orders for nondefense capital goods excluding aircraft decreased $1.01 billion, or 0.5 percent, to $220.17 billion in April, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report before released in August.

Machinery, equipment and supplies wholesalers report $40.3 billion in June sales

Sales by machinery, equipment and supplies wholesalers in June 2019 were $40.3 billion.

U.S. hobby, toy and game stores report $1 billion in sales for June

The estimated sales for hobby, toy and game stores for June 2019 was $1 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

U.S. automotive parts, accessories and tire stores estimate 4.7 percent sales decrease for June

Automotive parts, accessories and tire stores in June 2019 saw sales decrease 4.7 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

U.S. hobby, toy and game stores report $1 billion in sales for June

The estimated sales for hobby, toy and game stores for June 2019 was $1 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Metals and non-petroleum minerals wholesalers report 2.2 percent decrease in July inventories

Inventories held by metals and non-petroleum minerals wholesalers in July were valued at $33.9 billion, a decrease of 2.2 percent from the revised June 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

U.S. used car dealers estimate 4.5 percent sales decrease for June

Used car dealers in June 2019 saw sales decrease 4.5 percent from the previous month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Advance Monthly Retail Trade and Food Services Survey.

Metals and non-petroleum minerals wholesalers report 2.2 percent decrease in July inventories

Inventories held by metals and non-petroleum minerals wholesalers in July were valued at $33.9 billion, a decrease of 2.2 percent from the revised June 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Grugs and druggists' sundries wholesalers report 0.4 percent decrease in June sales

Sales by grugs and druggists' sundries wholesalers in June were $60.2 billion, a decrease of 0.4 percent from the revised May 2019 level, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Electrical equipment, appliances, and components industry posts after-tax income deficit of $6.2 billion in Q3

The electrical equipment, appliances, and components industry reported a after-tax income deficit of $6.2 billion in the third quarter of 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.