sales tax

According to the non-profit Tax Foundation, which has been tracking tax rates since 1937, Louisianians pay an average combined sales tax of 9.55%.

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

Lafayette Parish recorded over $697 million in taxable sales in March.

Louisiana already considers water, food, and medicine to be essential, which is why you don't pay taxes on those products. Freeman wants items like tampons and diapers added to that list.

The Sheriff's budget in Evangeline Parish hasn't been adjusted significantly since 1977.

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.

LEDA predicts this year's sales tax figures will reach just over $6 billion dollars by December 31.

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

The half-cent sales tax increase was approved by voters in last May's election.

Voters in Breaux Bridge will consider a sale tax increase following last night's city council meeting.

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.

It's no secret that the Louisiana budget is in the toilet. Gov. John Bel Edwards is looking everywhere he can to find money and get the state back into shape. WWL is reporting Edwards is looking to pass a new tax that will make streaming services like Netflix and Hulu more expensive for Louisianians. But, is it even legal?

If you give the government the right to get money as a result of people’s interaction with the internet, the government will never stop, and they’ll kill the internet sooner or later.

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.

Mayor-President Joel Robideaux calls for review of the municipal budget priorities amid a three-month sales tax decline.

Who is responsible for Louisiana's current budget crisis? The same people who want you and I to reach deeper into our paychecks to fix it.

The new $90 million terminal will be is part of $150 million in future projects at the airport.

The summer vacation season is quickly coming to a close, and with the looming first day of school comes the responsibility for parents of making sure they have everything their children need for successful year. Getting all the clothes, supplies and other gear your children need can cost plenty of money...