sales tax

Louisiana's tax rolls do benefit from higher oil prices but other revenue streams the state relies upon could begin to dry up.

Lafayette Parish recorded over $697 million in taxable sales in March.

Louisiana already considers water, food, and medicine to be essential, which is why you don't pay taxes on those products. Freeman wants items like tampons and diapers added to that list.

The tax break is meant to provide relief for residents recovering from hurricanes Laura and Delta, in addition to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis.

The City-Parish Council is considering creating taxing jurisdictions that would increase sales taxes to fund development in parts of Lafayette.

Voters in Breaux Bridge will consider a sale tax increase following last night's city council meeting.

It appears that sometime in 2019 you'll have to start paying sales tax on internet purchases in Louisiana. We just don't know exactly when that'll start.