Sales tax returns are up around Calhoun County with big improvements in Bruce, Calhoun City and Derma.
Bruce’s January returns totaled $43,409 bringing its year-to-date total to $292,009, an $8,000 improvement over the previous year. The fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30.
Calhoun City’s year-to-date totals are also up $8,000 for the year at $175,465. ‘City’s January total was $25,713.
Derma also experienced an increase. The town recorded $5,325 in sales tax returns in January to bring its year-to-date total to $38,297, a $4,000 increase from last year.
Vardaman recorded $11,046 in January returns. Its year-to-date total is $74,945, which is virtually equal to the previous year.
Calhoun’s smaller towns all showed slight decreases in their year-to-date totals. Big Creek is currently at $2,412; Pittsboro $2,941 and Slate Springs $1,847.
