Alabama Tax Collections Down 6 Percent

The Alabama Department of Revenue reports that state tax collections declined 6 percent during the first nine months of Alabama's fiscal year. A report released Wednesday says the recession caused state sales tax collections to drop 9 percent. Personal income tax collections are down more than 8 percent, and corporate income tax collections have fallen more than 11 percent. One bright spot in the report is the state's tax on cellular phones. It's up nearly 7 percent due to increased usage.