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Louisiana jobless rate falls to 6.9%

Source: wwl.com - Dec 21, 2011

Louisiana's unemployment rate dropped to 6.9 percent in November. The state Workforce Commission says that's down from 7 percent in October and 7.7 percent in November 2010. The figures are... Read more >

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Louisiana tax refunds will soon be coming on new debit cards

Source: wwl.com - Dec 21, 2011

Starting in the new year, Louisiana taxpayers can start receiving their state tax refunds on a debit card. State Revenue Secretary Cynthia Bridges says unless you have automatic deposit or... Read more >

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Louisiana taxpayers owed $1.3M in undelivered tax refunds

Source: lsureveille.com - Dec 21, 2011

(AP) — Louisiana taxpayers are owed $1.3 million in undelivered tax refunds. The Internal Revenue Service is looking to return the money to the nearly 1,400 Louisiana taxpayers who are due... Read more >

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Voters agree to ban real estate transfer taxes

Source: fox8live.com - Dec 21, 2011

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The state and municipalities will be unable to impose a tax on the sale or transfer of homes and property. Voters in Saturday's election overwhelmingly backed a... Read more >

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New Orleans property tax bills expected to drop slightly next year

Source: nola.com - Dec 21, 2011

New Orleans property owners whose homes were not reassessed this year can expect a small decrease in the property tax bills that will arrive in January, although the exact size of the cut is still... Read more >

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Departments of Insurance and Revenue Urge Property Owners to Claim Citizens Rebate Before December 31 Deadline

Source: wwwprd.doa.louisiana.gov - Dec 5, 2011

For Release On: December 05, 2011 Baton Rouge: Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon and Department of Revenue Deputy Assistant Secretary Gary Matherne are urging those who have had a property and... Read more >

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Department of Revenue introduces LDR Mobile for smartphone users

Source: rev.louisiana.gov - Dec 5, 2011

November 29, 2011 BATON ROUGE – Owners of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets can interact with the Louisiana Department of Revenue through a new, mobile-friendly version of the LDR... Read more >

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Remember covenant when selling a home that received Road Home assistance

Source: nola.com - Nov 1, 2011

From Times Picayune's "The Answer Spot": I am planning to sell my house. I received a Road Home grant several years ago, and the property has been completely restored with the exception of an... Read more >

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Louisiana Breastfeeding Sales Tax Exemption

Source: revenue.louisiana.gov - Oct 6, 2011

Act 331 of the 2011 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature enacts La. R.S. 47:305.67 to create an exemption from state sales and use tax for breastfeeding items beginning October 1, 2011.... Read more >

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Tax-return-related scams popping up around Louisiana

Source: nola.com - Sep 3, 2011

The fliers increasingly popping up around many community churches seem harmless enough. They are handwritten, include a first name and local phone number, and offer exactly what any taxpayer would... Read more >

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Many Back-to-School Expenses Eligible for Louisiana State Income Tax Deductions

Source: bayoubuzz.com - Sep 3, 2011

Baton Rouge: The Louisiana Department of Revenue reminds shoppers to hold on to their receipts while shopping for uniforms, books, supplies, and other items students will need for the new school... Read more >

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