Elk City Sales Tax Report Better – Not Great

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June 24, 2020

By News Director Jared Atha

During the latest Elk City Commissioners proceedings, the latest tax numbers for the city were released.

Although considerably down when compared to 12 months ago, city accountant Meredith Meacham Wilson with R.S. Meacham C.P.A. says when compared to the previous two tax reports – it could be worse.

City Treasurer Elisa Church reported that sales tax was down 16% when compared to a year ago, however only down .04% when compared to last month. Church also says use tax was down 41%, while cigarette tax was down 18% when compared to a year ago.