The monthly tax collections report for February is still showing increases in collections across the parish. Those working in the area of tax collections explained this is normal after disasters like the two hurricanes in the fall and the recent ice storm.
The two largest changes in amount were in the areas of commission and occupancy tax at 48.07 percent. The school board, police jury, sheriff and Oakdale saw increases in collections over 30 percent when compared to the numbers of 2020. The school board saw an increase of $124,464.24 when compared to last February in funds known as number one and two. The board’s number three fund and the sheriff’s office each saw an additional $61,937.67. Oakdale saw an increase of $30,861.25 compared to February 2020.
The only negatives were in the Village of Elizabeth (-12.15 percent, $1,535.92) and the Village of Reeves (-6.23 percent, $352.35).
Taxes are collected by the Allen Parish School Board. Reports are generated by Pat Latigue, sales tax administrator.
