The Nevada State Department of Taxation reported that statewide taxable sales for July 2009 were $3,075,334,130 down 18.8 percent from a year ago. The report said that 15 of Nevada’s 17 counties recorded decreases in taxable sales for July 2009 compared to July 2008. Only Churchill and Humboldt Counties recorded positive taxable sales for the period. Gross revenue collections from sales and use taxes were $242,037,145 for July 2009 which, a 13.5 percent decrease from July 2008.
The following are a sampling of numbers from the report:
Clark County Sales: Down 20.6%
Washoe County Sales: Down 15.2%
Construction Industry Classification: Down 28%
Merchant Wholesalers – Durable Goods: Down 35.75%
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers: Down 31.7%
General Merchandise Stores: Down 10.8%
Clothing & Accessories Stores: Down 9.7%
Food & Beverage Stores: Down 3.2%
Home Furniture and Furnishings: Down 32%
Accommodations: Down 20%
Food Services and Drinking Places: Up 2.3%
