Assumption Parish sales-and-use tax receipts rose about 22% in April, board told

Darryl presented the Assumption Parish sales-and-use tax report to the school board, saying total collections for April 2024 were $1,690,917, an increase of $309,093 from the prior year — roughly a 22% rise. "Total receipts for April 2024 collections are $1,690,917, an increase of $309,093, a percentage increase change 22%," Darryl said.

He told the board the school board received $840,674 for the month, an increase of $153,711 (about 22%). Darryl also provided transaction counts and filing breakdowns (total returns processed 2,613; online filers 2,371) and said audit revenues for April were zero compared with April 2023.

Darryl said he and staff (Miss Ashford) are refining calculations and plan to discuss the numbers further at the finance committee meeting scheduled for June 5. "Sales tax as you all know has definitely increased this year," he said. (Darryl.)

Board members did not request a vote on the report; the item was received as information.

The transcript contains the numeric figures as presented by Darryl; the presenter said he is working with staff to finalize a calculation to discuss at the finance committee.