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Source: nola.com - Sep 29, 2016

Jefferson Parish has 15 local government agencies that levy property taxes. This year, more than half of them choose to increase their tax rates on residential and commercial property. Depending... Read more >

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Source: theadvocate.com - Sep 28, 2016

Health Leaders Network and UnitedHealthcare have signed an agreement to launch an accountable care program in UnitedHealthcare’s employer-sponsored plans in Louisiana. Under the new program,... Read more >

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Source: nola.com - Aug 29, 2016

Hunters and other sportsmen won't have to pay sales tax when they buy guns, ammunition and an array of outdoor supplies. Louisiana's annual "Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday" runs from... Read more >

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Source: theadvocate.com - Aug 23, 2016

The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened five Business Recovery Centers to help companies affected by the devastating floods. Centers opened Monday at the Louisiana State Archives at 3851... Read more >

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Source: nola.com - Aug 16, 2016

As New Orleans and North Shore residents look for ways to help those affected by the historic flooding in Baton Rouge and across Acadiana, Louisiana State Police are still asking for roadways to... Read more >

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Source: irs.gov - Aug 16, 2016

LA-2016-20, August 15, 2016 NEW ORLEANS — Victims of the severe storms, flooding, that took place beginning on August 11, 2016 in parts of Louisiana may qualify for tax relief from the Internal... Read more >

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Source: The article below mentions grants worth "up to $33,000" for those of you who've suffered losses and don't have flood insurance. They give the website to apply: http - Aug 16, 2016

Historic flooding in Louisiana has forced more than 10,000 people to take refuge in shelters and damaged homes and businesses in areas once considered high and dry. That means many of those hit... Read more >

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Source: revenue.louisiana.gov - Aug 8, 2016

The 2016 Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday takes place Friday, September 2 through Sunday, September 4. Act 453 of the 2009 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature enacted... Read more >

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Source: accuweather.com - Jun 6, 2016

Experts are calling for an above-normal hurricane season this year with 14 named storms forecast for the Atlantic basin. Of those, eight are predicted to become hurricanes and four are predicted... Read more >

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Source: wdsu.com - May 23, 2016

BATON ROUGE, La. —Louisiana's revenue department is trying to get out the word that the state won't be holding a sales tax holiday for hurricane preparedness supplies. The holiday normally takes... Read more >

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Source: bossierpress.com - Mar 21, 2016

NEW ORLEANS — Victims of the severe storms and flooding that took place beginning March 8, 2016 in parts of Louisiana may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. The President... Read more >

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Source: nola.com - Mar 11, 2016

Louisiana residents expecting a tax refund from the state this spring should not be worried about having the money seized or delayed to deal with the state's budget crisis, a top state official... Read more >

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Source: dontmesswithtaxes.com - Mar 11, 2016

The 43 states that collect some type of income tax from their residents plan to follow the Internal Revenue Service schedule and start their 2016 tax-filing seasons on Jan. 19. But when it comes... Read more >

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Source: nola.com - Feb 26, 2016

The Louisiana House of Representatives managed to move forward four key pieces of legislation for resolving the state's immediate budget crisis Thursday (Feb. 25). But state lawmakers still have a... Read more >

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Source: nola.com - Jan 25, 2016

Nine of the items included in Gov. John Bel Edwards' menu of tax options released earlier this week would affect consumers, rather than the corporate community, and are meant to go into effect as... Read more >

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