State releases April sales tax revenue for Cedar Park, Leander

Leander experienced a year-over-year increase in sales tax revenue in April, while Cedar Park had a slight drop during the same period, according to data from the state comptroller’s office released June 10.

For April, Leander received $524,679.96 in sales tax revenue, a 5.41% increase to the $497,748.08 the city received in April 2019.

Leander’s year-to-date sales tax revenue reflects an even greater increase. The city has received $3.63 million in sales tax revenue during the first four months of 2020, up 23.38% over the $2.94 million accumulated during the same time period in 2019.

Cedar Park sales tax revenue of $2.25 million—more than four times the Leander total—for April reflects a 3.61% drop in year-over-year revenue. The city received $2.34 million in April 2019.

However, Cedar Park's year-to-date sales tax revenue of $15.13 million is up 3.79% compared to the same time in 2019, $14.57 million.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, nearly all Cedar Park and Leander businesses were either closed or offering limited services during April.

The state imposes a 6.25% sales and use tax, while local taxing jurisdictions can impose up to a 2% sales and use tax for a maximum combined rate of 8.25%, according to the Texas comptroller’s office. In Leander, 1% of sales tax generated within city limits goes to the city, while the other 1% goes to Capital Metro.

Monthly and year-to-date sales tax revenue for all cities in Texas can be viewed here.