State Sales Tax Revenue Rises 2.3% YoY in April

Sales tax revenue increased 2.3% to $26.7 billion in April from the same month in 2022, according to U.S. Census Bureau data for 31 states compiled by Bloomberg. North Dakota rose the most, up 15.8%, and Montana fell the most, down 12.3%.

• General sales and gross tax receipts rose 2.4% to $22.5 billion and accounted for 84.0% of sales tax receipts (28 states)
• Motor fuel tax receipts rose 4.1% to $2.88 billion and accounted for 10.8% (25 states)
• Tobacco tax receipts decreased 11% to $657.1 million (26 states)
• Alcoholic beverages tax receipts rose 1.1% to $447 million (24 states)
• Lodging ...