Kingston, NY (August 31, 2021) — The first six months of 2021 Ulster County sales tax collections have shown record breaking growth. Mid-year collections have shown a 32% increase when compared to 2020 figures, a growth rate that more than surpasses the effects of the pandemic on sales tax revenues.
“If the current trends continue, we project that these revenues will exceed the budged projections in the current year,” said Comptroller March Gallagher. “Sales Tax revenues combined with existing fund balances, reductions in personnel spending and American Rescue Plan funding mean that Ulster County is on track to close 2021 with a surplus that should be used to benefit taxpayers and improve services.”
