The State of Georgia says net tax collections in December totaled $3.44 billion. That’s up by about $101 million, or 3 percent, compared to December of last year.
For the year so far, Georgia has collected nearly $16.72 billion through December. That’s an increase of about $364 million, or 2.2 percent, compared to the same point last fiscal year.
The biggest boost came from individual income taxes. Those collections totaled $1.6 billion in December—up $108.7 million, or 7.3 percent. The state says withholding payments were higher, and refunds issued were lower than last year.
Sales and use taxes were also up. Gross collections were $1.61 billion, a 2.5 percent increase. Net sales tax collections rose about 1.2 percent, and local governments received a higher distribution.
Corporate income tax collections increased slightly—up $11.9 million, or 1.7 percent.
Motor fuel tax collections were also higher, but motor vehicle revenues were down. Tag and title fees fell 7.3 percent, and Title Ad Valorem Tax collections dropped 7.3 percent as well.








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