Helpful Links

Useful Federal Government Links

www.irs.gov IRS Portal – Laws, regulations, forms, newsletters for all federal tax-related matters
www.dol.gov US Dept of Labor Portal – Laws and regulations regarding wage and labor issues
www.senate.gov News and info regarding US Senate and contact your senator
www.house.gov News and info regarding US House of Representatives and contact your Representative
www.whitehouse.gov News and info regarding the White House and contact the U.S. President
www.sba.gov Offers information, applications and contacts for those interested in SBA assistance
www.fns.usda.gov/snap Information and forms for vendors wishing to accept food stamps
www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/ Information for vendors wishing to participate in state’s WIC program
www.fincen.gov/financial_institutions/msb Regulations and forms for businesses interested in check cashing, money orders, money transfers
www.minimum-wage.us/states/Louisiana Free updated labor posters for employers to display

Useful State Government Links

http://www.legis.state.la.us Louisiana Legislature portal. Stay informed. Research state laws, follow the sessions and contact your district legislators.
http://www.gov.state.la.us Louisiana Governor's portal. Stay informed. Read press releases, contact the governor, and find useful links to various state agencies.
www.rev.louisiana.gov LA Dept of Revenue Portal – Laws, forms, phone numbers, newsletters, etc concerning personal and business income taxes, withholding and sales taxes, and registering to do business within Louisiana
www.laworks.net LA Workforce Commission Portal for LA labor and unemployment info
www.sos.louisiana.gov LA Secretary of State site offers all forms to form/dissolve LLC’s and corporations, change officers, renew annual reports, etc.
www.atc.rev.state.la.us LA Office of Alcohol & Tobacco Control has laws, info, forms concerning business alcohol and tobacco applications
http://www.laota.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=168&Itemid=146 Quickly look up the specific sales tax rate for any parish in Louisiana (don't forget to add the 4% Louisiana tax to these)

Useful Local Government Links

www.jpso.com Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Portal
www.nola.gov City of New Orleans Portal
www.plaqueminesparish.com Plaquemines Parish Portal
www.sjbparish.com St John the Baptist Parish Portal
www.stcharles.k12.la.us St. Charles Parish Portal
www.sbpg.net St. Bernard Parish Portal
www.stpso.org St. Tammany Parish Portal
www.stjames.k12.la.us St. James Parish Portal
www.kenner.la.us City of Kenner Portal
www.cityofharahan.com City of Harahan Portal

Other Useful Links

www.jedco.org Very useful site for businesses that operate (or plan to) in Jefferson parish
www.nola.com Site keeps you abreast of New Orleans Metro Area news and events
www.wwl.com Radio station web site where you can listen and read about current city events
www.thedeadpelican.com Site offers links to various news stories covering the State of Louisiana
www.google.com/finance Site offers stock/fund lookup and other market data and articles
www.usps.com US Postal Service – Tool to calculate postage, find ZIP codes, pick-ups, etc
www.openforum.com American Express site offers articles/forums with tips on growing your business
www.inc.com The magazine is specifically for small businesses and the site offers plenty information
www.score.org Useful site to get answers and advice from seasoned entrepreneurs or their blog
www.revenue.alabama.gov Site for Alabama’s Department of Revenue
dor.myflorida.com/dor/ Site for Florida’s Department of Revenue
etax.dor.ga.gov Site for Georgia’s Department of Revenue
www.dor.ms.gov Site for Mississippi’s Department of Revenue
www.window.state.tx.us/taxes/ Site for Texas’ Department of Revenue
turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/General-Tax-Tips/A-Comparative-Look-at-State-Taxes/INF13824.html A Comparative Look at State Taxes