sales tax

You might remember that Louisiana had abandoned this annual tax-free weekend but lawmakers voted to reinstate the tax exemptions this year.

It would appear that Louisiana consumers continue to be plagued with a real reduction in true buying power.

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

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.

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.

Plan on making a big online purchase anytime soon? Well, you should do it before the end of the year.

The Louisiana Sales Tax Holiday is this Friday and Saturday, but it's not the holiday we've enjoyed in the past. Because of the budget issues, the Legislature did a couple of things to fill the gap. First, lawmakers increased the state sales tax by one percent, making the total five percent...

You'll never guess which state has the worst sales tax structure in the nation. Spoilers: It's Louisiana.

What's the value of a penny? The state of Louisiana hopes that a penny increase in the state's sales tax, which takes effect April 1, will help close the deficit in the state's budget.

Could the proposed one cent sales tax increase actually be more than a penny on your purchases? The debate rages on in the special session.

The Louisiana State Senate had a busy Sunday approving two measures that they say will generate revenue for the 2016 budget.