In response to increasing pressures on businesses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Louisiana Department of Revenue has issued several Revenue Rulings and Revenue Information Bulletins to extend specific filing and payment deadlines for certain state taxes. On March 19, 2020, the Louisiana Department of Revenue issued Revenue Information Bulletin No. 20-008 to provide guidance
BCI Delays Deadlines For Incentive Programs
On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, the Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry (“BCI”) held a special meeting via teleconference to consider a Motion to Suspend All Deadlines (the “Motion”). The Motion extends all deadlines related to advance notifications, applications, compliance documentation, other contractual documents and Industrial Tax Exemption Program local notices of action that are
Louisiana Department of Revenue Extends April 25, 2020 Severance Tax Filing and Payment Deadline to June 25, 2020: Automatic Extension with No Penalties or Interest
Today, the Louisiana Department of Revenue issued Revenue Information Bulletin (RIB) No. 20-011, which provides filing and payment extension relief for monthly Louisiana severance tax returns, payments, and reports due on April 25, 2020.
The RIB provides that the filing and payment deadline for the February 2020 monthly oil and gas severance tax return,
Louisiana Tax Commission Sets Dates and Schedule for 2021 Rules and Regulations Process
The Louisiana Tax Commission has set the dates and schedule for its 2021 Rules and Regulations process. During this annual process, the Commission receives and considers proposals to amend its Rules and Regulations submitted by assessors, including the Louisiana Assessors Association, by the Commission’s own staff and by taxpayers. The proposals vary from ministerial
BTA Notice Regarding Status Conferences
The Louisiana Board of Tax Appeals is canceling all status conference set for April 28, 29, and 30, 2020. All will be rescheduled for a later date.
At this time, we are unsure what date your status conference will be rescheduled. Once a date is determined, the Board will serve notice of the date
Louisiana Tax Commission Issues Additional Guidance on Hearings and Property Tax Filing Deadlines
Today, in compliance with Proclamation No. JBE 2020-41, which was issued by Governor Edwards on April 2, 2020, the Louisiana Tax Commission (LTC) issued Statewide Advisory 03-2020 providing for the continued suspension and continuance without date of all LTC appeal hearings. The LTC will continue to meet telephonically to consider ad valorem property tax
COVID-19 Corporate Income and Franchise Tax Filing and Payment Extensions
The following link is a chart of information on the COVID-19 corporate income and franchise tax filing and payment extensions, as well as sales and use tax extensions, for Alabama, Washington D.C., Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The chart will be updated as more information becomes available.
COVID-19 State File and Pay Extensions
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Mississippi Department of Revenue Issues Updated COVID-19 Guidance, Extended Deadlines, Telework Nexus Forbearance
This afternoon the Mississippi Department of Revenue issued a notice containing updated information related to multiple extended filing deadlines and audit procedures. Among the changes are the following:
- Income and franchise tax filing deadlines remain extended to May 15 (no change from prior notice)
- Sales and use tax return filing deadlines remain unchanged, but
Assessors Extend LAT Filing Deadline Until May 1, 2020
On March 25, 2020, Orleans Parish Assessor Erroll Williams extended the deadline to file LAT 5 forms until May 1, 2020. Similarly, Randy Sexton, Assessor of Iberville Parish, also extended the LAT 5 deadline until May 1st. Wendy Aguillard, Assessor of Calcasieu Parish, extended the due date for all LAT forms, including LAT
Louisiana Tax Commission Issues Guidance on Hearings and Property Tax Filing Deadlines
Today, in compliance with Proclamation No. JBE 2020-30, which was issued by Governor Edwards on March 16, 2020, the Louisiana Tax Commission (LTC) issued Statewide Advisory 02-2020 suspending and continuing without date all LTC appeal hearings. The LTC will continue to meet telephonically to consider ad valorem property tax change order requests, tax sale