* September Sales Tax Up Over 2014 *

September sales tax receipts were up 8.6% compared to September 2014, culminating in a  1.5% increase for the year.

You can read the full report at http://www.co.platte.mo.us/county_elected_officials/profile_treasurer.html.

The use tax is down for the month and the year, 21.6% and 3.2% respectively

This marks the first time I've made a pancake reference two months in a row: general sales tax and use tax revenue is down, but only a difference of .0007% .

The revenue for the roads and parks tax have climbed at a higher rate, with both tax revenues climbing 12.4% over the same period last year, perhaps highlighting odd reporting quirks from Jefferson City.

* The Royals Magic Number is 11 *

The Platte County Treasurer's Office is closely watching the baseball standings.  Not only because any true American is a Kansas City Royals fan, but also because of the noticeable bump we saw in revenues because of the World Series run last year.

Go Royals.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me or call my office at (816) 858-3318.