Taxable Sales in Nevada jumped 9.6% in March from the same month a year ago. Motor vehicle and parts dealers surged throughout the Silver State in March by 15% YOY, while the largest sector, food service and drinking places, jumped 8% YOY. Nevada's Taxable Sales were up 5.6% in March this FYTD (fiscal year-to-date, July 2010 through March 2011) as compared to the previous FYTD.

Clark County Taxable Sales also jumped 9.6% YOY as accommodations leaped 28.7% and food services and drinking place increased by 9.6% YOY. Clark County is up 3.7% this FYTD compared to the previous FYTD.

Washoe County Taxable Sales increased by 2.1% YOY, as motor vehicle and part dealers and accommodations jumped by 18.2 % and 26.3% respectively. Washoe County is up 1.0% this FYTD compared to the previous FYTD.

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