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Sweeping tax overhaul in Louisiana hits snag on sales tax expansion
But House lawmakers voted 71-23 to make a temporary 0.40% sales tax increase permanent. Lawmakers shaved off 0.05% to bring the state’s proposed overall sales tax rate down to 4.40%. They also planned to repeal dozens of tax breaks, but would keep household groceries from being taxed.
Louisiana lawmakers advance house bill 9, expanding state sales tax to 41 new services
Louisiana lawmakers have advanced House Bill 9, aiming to generate $400 million by taxing 41 new services, including digital streaming, lawn care, and pet grooming.
Louisiana income tax drop will come with sales taxes hike
It’s kind of like a tax swap–if you want to call it that, although it’s not exactly an even one,” Barry Erwin, president and CEO of the Council for a Better Louisiana said.
Louisiana lawmakers advance bill to add dozens of services to sales tax collection
The Louisiana legislature has advanced a bill that will add dozens of services to be subject to sales tax. Lawmakers showed some concerns about what the true cost to businesses and citizens will be. House Bill 9 adds 41 more services to the sales tax,
Louisiana House votes expand sales taxes, end popular business incentives
The Louisiana House of Representatives approved legislation Wednesday that would expand sales taxes to digital streaming services, establish a flat tax on corporate income and repeal a whole host of special interest tax breaks.
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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's tax plan hits big roadblock over tax increases, path ahead unclear
The path ahead for Gov. Jeff Landry is not clear after not securing the votes in the Louisiana Legislature on a sales tax ...
Louisiana House delays vote on proposal to tax currently exempt goods, services
Lawmakers balked at applying sales taxes to more goods and services that are tax-free now, delaying vote until Monday.
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50 Cent Urges 'Patience' as $150 Million Louisiana Tax Credit Ends
50 Cent shared mixed emotions about Louisiana's $150 million tax incentive for television and film productions being axed ...
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Jeff Landry's tax plan advances in Louisiana Legislature, with tax increases to offset tax cuts
Jeff Landry’s complicated tax package continued to power forward Wednesday as a key legislative committee approved more than ...
Louisiana Moves to Eliminate $150 Million Film Tax Credit
Louisiana's House of Representatives voted Tuesday to sunset the state's incentive for film production next year.
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Louisiana sales tax law could change. Check out all the services you might pay more for
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Louisiana lawmakers will consider expanding sales tax collection on more than 40 services ...
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Louisiana’s Film Tax Credit will be phased out in favor of ‘something different’
The film tax credit has helped attract big-budget companies like G Unit studios to Louisiana. Its owner, Curtis 50 Cent ...
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Louisiana Film Allies Scramble to Save Tax Credit: ‘There’s a Lot of Panic’
Netflix declined to comment on the measure, which passed the House on a vote of 80-19 on Wednesday. Louisiana was the first ...
Key portions of Louisiana tax overhaul win approval in House
The central elements of a bid to revamp Louisiana’s tax system by swapping more sales taxes for a lower flat tax on income ...