taxes

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

A sales tax increase of one penny will likely be proposed at the August 13th meeting of the Breaux Bridge city council.

Louisiana's sales tax collections from internet purchases have increased dramatically, even though the system only involves out-of-state retailers voluntarily remitting taxes.

The latest report from the Louisiana Survey shows many residents are wrong when it comes to how much they pay in taxes.

The state is currently trying to get back $26 million in 'accidental' tax returns.

The good news is that it shouldn't affect the amount of your refund.

If you were planning on using your refund dollars for a big TV, braces, vacation, or anything else - you are probably going to have to adjust your plans.

Thanks to the Louisiana state legislature, the Bayou State will go the next seven years without a tax-free weekend of any sort.

These higher taxes legally can't be used to reduce Louisiana's looming budget deficit.

Many Louisiana residents don't think this would be the smoothest of moves by Smoothie King.