The City collected approximately $215.0 million in General Fund tax revenue in August of FY2020, compared to $211.0 million in August FY2019, an increase of approximately $4.0 million, or 1.9 percent, according to preliminary figures. Several tax categories saw increases in collections compared to last August, such as the City sales, other miscellaneous, parking, and business income and receipts tax (“BIRT”) taxes. The BIRT increased by $6.9 million, and the City sales (25.1 percent) and other miscellaneous (15.2 percent) taxes increased by double digit percentages. However, several tax categories experienced decreases in collections, such as the amusement, realty transfer, and real estate taxes, as well as a rare decrease in the City portion of the combined wage, earnings, and net profits taxes.  

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