taxes

Discussions indicate the proposed tax would have a time limit and be limited to funding the needs of police and fire.

If you are employed and had a household income below $54,000 in 2019, you may be eligible for free tax preparation services

The Lafayette City-Parish Council met for the final time on Tuesday night. The agenda was full but the item with the biggest buzz was the six proposed taxing districts.

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

There will also be an increase in the minimum markup on cigarettes and a hefty jump in in taxes on cigarette rolling papers as well.

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

House rep blasts the governor and other law makers over how they spend tax payers' money.

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

You might be shocked at how much the government is going to take if you win the big jackpot this week.

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.

There is an election at the end of this month. In fact, in case you don't remember, early voting continues today through this Saturday in Lafayette Parish. There are two items on the ballot for the city of Lafayette so only voters in the city will decide on those two renewals...

Just when we were told that the special tax session was gaining traction, legislators find a way to bring it to a screeching halt.

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

Despite the slow movement on tax reform in Washington D.C. most small business owners are feeling good about the future of our country.

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

The following election results include races within Acadiana Parishes. Iberia Parish Voters in the City of New Iberia decide to approve a .5-cent sales tax that will fund the new development of the city's police department with a 63-37-percent vote...

With all of the discussion about budget cuts, TOPS, and the like in Louisiana, perhaps we should take a look at the deal the Saints have with our state.