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Georgia’s tax revenues were up in August, increasing by more than $50 million.

Tax revenues from the state of Georgia see a jump of more than $50 million in August, netting the state more than $2 billion for the month.
Tax revenues from the state of Georgia see a jump of more than $50 million in August, netting the state more than $2 billion for the month. Getty Images/iStockphoto

Georgia tax collections rose by 2.4% last month compared to August of last year, largely driven by an increase in sales tax revenues.

The state Department of Revenue brought in nearly $2.34 billion in August, an increase of $54.3 million over the same month a year ago.

Individual incomes taxes declined by 9.1% in August, as payments fell by 10.1%.

However, net sales tax revenue increased by 14.7% compared to August 2023, offsetting the sluggish income tax receipts.

Corporate sales tax receipts also rose last month, as refunds declined by 52.7% and payments rose by 31.2%.

Two months into fiscal 2025, overall tax collections were up 2.5% over July and August of the last fiscal year.

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