January was a good month for business in Henryetta.
For the sixth consecutive month the sales tax check returned to Henryetta was larger than the year before. That money is based on January business reported to the state in February.
This month the town received $264,501.89, an increase of $11,908.64 from a year ago.
The city’s share of use tax money was also more than a year ago. This month the city received $31,715.57 compared to $24,658.90 in March, 2023. Henryetta has shown a gain in use tax money in six of the past nine months.
Henryetta was one of four area communities that reported a gain in sales revenue in March. The other towns included Checotah, Okmulgee and Okemah in the plus columns. Receiving less than a year ago were Beggs, Dewar, Eufaula, Morris and Weleetka.
For the first time in several months the state distribution was also less than a year ago. This month $176,408,601 was returned to cities and towns around the state. That reflected a decrease of $2,815,290 from the $179,233,891 returned last year.