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Biggs: 'In Arizona, inflation is costing households $733 a month'

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) latest Consumer Price Index for the month of May shows an 8.6% inflation rate, a 40-year high. Food, housing, and fuel costs are the main contributors, forcing many Americans to struggle financially. U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Mesa) says Arizonians are spending even more than the average Americans each month because of the state's inflation.

88 businesses in Arizona have more than 1,000 employees in 2019

There were 88 businesses in Arizona with more than 1,000 employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

193 businesses in Arizona have between 500 and 1,000 employees in 2019

There were 193 businesses in Arizona with between 500 and 1,000 employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Arizona collected 12.2% less in taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses in 2021

Of the $20.8 billion in taxes collected by Arizona in 2021, $35.8 million came from taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses, a 12.2 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Arizona collected $148.2 million in miscellaneous taxes in 2021

Of the $20.8 billion in taxes collected by Arizona in 2021, 0.7 percent, or $148.2 million, came from miscellaneous taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

606 businesses in Arizona have between 250 and 499 employees in 2019

There were 606 businesses in Arizona with between 250 and 499 employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Arizona collected $906 million in corporate net income taxes in 2021

Of the $20.8 billion in taxes collected by Arizona in 2021, 4.4 percent, or $906 million, came from corporations net income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Arizona collected 31.9% less in pari-mutuels sales tax in 2021

Of the $20.8 billion in taxes collected by Arizona in 2021, $109,000 came from pari-mutuels sales tax, a 31.9 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

2,654 businesses in Arizona have between 100 and 249 employees in 2019

There were 2,654 businesses in Arizona with between 100 and 249 employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Arizona collected $30,000 in taxes on public utilities licenses in 2021

Of the $20.8 billion in taxes collected by Arizona in 2021, less than 0.1 percent, or $30,000, came from taxes on public utilities licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

4,687 businesses in Arizona have between 50 and 99 employees in 2019

There were 4,687 businesses in Arizona with between 50 and 99 employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Arizona collected 10.9% more in taxes on miscellaneous licenses in 2021

Of the $20.8 billion in taxes collected by Arizona in 2021, $2.3 million came from miscellaneous license taxes, a 10.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Arizona collected 6.4% less in taxes on hunting and fishing licenses in 2021

Of the $20.8 billion in taxes collected by Arizona in 2021, $42.2 million came from taxes on hunting and fishing licenses, a 6.4 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

14,274 businesses in Arizona have between 20 and 49 employees in 2019

There were 14,274 businesses in Arizona with between 20 and 49 employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Arizona collected $22.2 million in public utilities sales tax in 2021

Of the $20.8 billion in taxes collected by Arizona in 2021, 0.1 percent, or $22.2 million, came from public utilities sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Arizona collected $89.1 million in alcoholic beverages sales tax in 2021

Of the $20.8 billion in taxes collected by Arizona in 2021, 0.4 percent, or $89.1 million, came from alcoholic beverages sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Arizona collected 18.1% more in insurance premiums sales tax in 2021

Of the $20.8 billion in taxes collected by Arizona in 2021, $680.2 million came from insurance premiums sales tax, an 18.1 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

18,893 businesses in Arizona have between 10 and 19 employees in 2019

There were 18,893 businesses in Arizona with between 10 and 19 employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Arizona collected $35.6 million in severance taxes in 2021

Of the $20.8 billion in taxes collected by Arizona in 2021, 0.2 percent, or $35.6 million, came from severance taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

24,671 businesses in Arizona have between five and nine employees in 2019

There were 24,671 businesses in Arizona with between five and nine employees in 2019, according to the County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.