Capitol Beat News Service

Georgia's net tax collections rose by 3.2% last month compared to August of last year, the state Department of Revenue reported Tuesday.

The agency generated $2.41 billion in tax revenue in August, representing a nearly $74.1 million increase over the same month a year ago.

Individual income tax receipts were up by 1.8% during the month, driven largely by a 9.7% decrease in tax refunds issued. Tax payments in August were up slightly by 0.8%.

Net sales tax collections also rose in August, by 8.2%. On the downside, corporate income taxes—a much less significant factor in overall tax revenues—fell by $4.5 million to $39.8 million compared to August of last year, representing an 11% decrease.

Collections of gasoline and other motor fuels taxes rose by $6.3 millio

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