North Dakota’s taxable sales and purchases climbed over 21% during the first three months of 2023.
North Dakota Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus says S & P’s totaled $5.7 billion dollars in January…February…and March. Kroshus says it was the eighth consecutive quarter of growth – a sign of a strong state economy.
Fourteen of the 15 major sectors experienced gains compared to one year ago.
Among the state’s largest cities Minot recorded a 15.5% jump in S & P’s…Grand Forks 7.3%…Bismarck climbed 5.7%…and Fargo had a 5.5% increase.
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