Sales tax numbers for the city of Manhattan for May were down compared to a year ago. Manhattan Finance Director Bernie Hayen notes taxable sales were down in every category except utilities and other services. Those other categories include construction, manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, and accommodation and food services.
$901,290 was collected this May which is the lowest since 2014. Last year Manhattan collected $981,939. The net budget impact for May is negative ($52,132).
