CARSON CITY —
Taxable sales in Nevada, one indicator of business activity, grew by 6.1 percent in May, the 35th consecutive month of an increase.
The state Taxation Department reported Friday taxable sales reached $3.9 billion compared with $3.7 billion in May 2012. Some of the major increases were in car sales, up 10.9 percent, and the furniture business, which jumped 10.1 percent.
Sales in Clark County totaled $2.8 billion in May, 4.7 percent higher than May 2012.
The department said sales rose in 13 of 17 Nevada counties. A drop in taxable sales hit Eureka County, down 15.5 percent; Lander County, off 32.1 percent; Lincoln County, down 0.1 percent; and White Pine County, off 21.6 percent.
via Taxable sales increase for 35th consecutive month in Nevada – Las Vegas Sun News.
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