Monthly Tax Revenue Trends

About This Analysis

This monthly revenue analysis provides deep insights into tax distribution patterns over time. Track revenue trends, identify seasonal patterns (tourism spikes, holiday shopping), and monitor the impact of e-commerce on local tax revenue through sales vs use tax comparisons.

Coverage

FY2007-FY2026 (17 years)

Data Points

32,307 monthly distribution records

Tax Types

Sales tax (in-store) and use tax (online/remote) tracked separately

Data Coverage Notes

• Full Coverage: FY2012-2020, FY2024-2026 (2,052-2,808 records per year)
• In Progress: FY2007-2011 and FY2021-2023 data are being processed and will be added in future updates
• Municipalities: 94 cities and towns with monthly data

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Analysis Use Cases

1. Tourism Season Identification

Seasonal pattern charts reveal tourism peaks. For Jackson (Teton County), expect lodging and accommodation tax spikes June-August. Park County shows similar patterns near Yellowstone gateway communities.

2. E-Commerce Impact

Sales vs use tax comparison tracks online shopping growth. Use tax (remote purchases) growing faster than sales tax (in-store) indicates e-commerce impact on local retail. Compare ratios over time to quantify this shift.

3. Economic Cycle Tracking

Monthly time series reveals boom/bust cycles in energy-dependent counties. Campbell County (coal mining) and Sublette County (natural gas) show revenue drops during energy downturns (2015-2016, 2020).

4. Budget Forecasting

Historical monthly patterns enable seasonal revenue forecasting. Local governments can predict cash flow needs based on typical high/low months for their municipality.

5. Policy Impact Assessment

Track revenue changes after tax rate adjustments, economic development initiatives, or major employer arrivals/departures. Monthly granularity shows immediate impacts vs. long-term trends.