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The state is four months behind in its disbursements of income tax receipts, amounting to $452,019.
Payments of income tax receipts are due for August in the amount of $95,485; September in the amount of $94,713; October for $149,134; and November for $12,687. The local use tax receipts for November are also due, in the amount of $23,220.
Tax receipts for November came in higher than in the same month for the four previous years, despite no payment on the personal property replacement tax. November receipts for the 1/4 percent sales tax is at $105,504; the 1 percent sales tax is $42,433; the public safety tax is $92,893, income tax at $112,687; and local use tax at $23,220 for total monthly receipts at $376,739.
In November 2011, the receipts totaled $368,239; in 2010, the receipts were $345,423; in 2009, the November receipts were at $345,854; and in November 2008, the receipts were $447,632.
With the end of the county’s fiscal year on Nov. 30 totals for tax receipts show 2012 receipts to be the highest in the last three years at $5,044,907. In 2011, the receipts were at $4,554,474; and in 2010, the receipts were $4,410,851.
This year the receipts were less than those received in 2008 or 2009. Year end tax receipts in 2008 were $5,826,891 and in 2009, receipts came in at $5,186,158.
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State is behind on income tax receipt payments
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Veteran committee members leave office
MT. VERNON – Two long-time local committee members have left office, but are looking forward to their lives after public service. Bill Short, 77, had been a member of the Mt. Vernon Tourism Advisory Board for over eight years. He was recently voted
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The Gett'n Place gives back
Patty Cockrum and her daughter, Emily Strain, sort through baby clothes while getting ready for a free clothing giveaway at The Gettn Place on Saturday. Cockrum holds the annual event to give back to families in need. TESA GLASS/REGISTER-NEWS
MT. VERNON — Patty Cockrum of The Gett'n Place consignment and resale shop opened her doors to give back not only to people in need, but to farm animals. "It started with Pretty Boy," Cockrum said. "He's a miniature donkey and the reason for everyth
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Workforce program going online
MT. VERNON — The Jefferson County Development Corporation Worldclass Workforce program is expanding and going online. "We have engaged the services of the curriculum writing company, Bluestreak Learning Co., to write the program," said JCDC Executiv
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Tournament deadline extended
MT. VERNON — The team sign-up deadline for the Max Hoopster Gus Macker 3-on-3 Tournament has been extended. "We want to give everyone the opportunity to participate," said Bonnie Jerdon, member of the Mt. Vernon Festivals Committee. "We're in the fin
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Appraisals ongoing for MVTHS property
MT. VERNON – Efforts are underway to appraise the market value of the Mount Vernon Township High School campus, but no price estimates have yet been announced. Officials hope to sell some or all of the buildings at the site to help pay for the $72.8
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