The Lafayette City-Parish Council met for the final time on Tuesday night. The agenda was full but the item with the biggest buzz was the six proposed taxing districts.
Louisiana's sales tax collections from internet purchases have increased dramatically, even though the system only involves out-of-state retailers voluntarily remitting taxes.
If you were planning on using your refund dollars for a big TV, braces, vacation, or anything else - you are probably going to have to adjust your plans.
If you miss today's filing and payment deadline you could be subject to penalties. So, get that return and those payments in. You don't want to pay more than your fair share.