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Louisiana Remote Seller Commission Issues Second Information Bulletin – RSIB 18-002 – Addressing Definition of “Remote Seller” and Further Guidance to Remote Sellers

By Matt Mantle and Andre Burvant on Posted in Legislation, Tax Procedure
The Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers (the “Commission”) has now officially issued its second information bulletin – Remote Sellers Information Bulletin (“RSIB”) 18-002 – which provides a general definition for “remote sellers,” as well as further administrative guidance regarding current and future registration, collection, remittance, and reporting requirements for “remote sellers.” … Continue Reading

Not So Fast: Louisiana State and Local Sales Taxes in a Post-Wayfair World

By Andre Burvant and Matt Mantle on Posted in Judicial Decisions, Legislation, Tax News
As word spread about the Supreme Court’s opinion in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., Dkt. No. 17-494, 485 U.S.        (June 21, 2018), tax administrators around the country popped open bottles of champagne and began toasting the end of the “physical presence” substantial nexus standard.  The sounds of celebration were, at least initially, particularly deafening in … Continue Reading

Don’t Let the Louisiana Tax Amnesty Program Scare the Boo Out of You!

By Andre Burvant, Matt Mantle and John Fletcher on Posted in Legislation, Tax Procedure
Trick or Treat!  Louisiana’s 2015 Tax Amnesty program begins at 12:00 AM on November 16, 2015 and closes on December 15, 2015.  The 2015 iteration of the amnesty program offers a 33% waiver of penalties and 17% waiver of interest for taxpayers that apply and pay 100% of delinquent taxes. Here’s a scary thought:  This … Continue Reading

District Court Holds that Chemical Association has Standing to Declare Business Utilities Resolution Unconstitutional

By Andre Burvant on Posted in Judicial Decisions, Legislation, Tax News, Tax Procedure
On Monday, October 2, Judge Michael Caldwell of the Nineteenth Judicial District Court for the Parish of East Baton Rouge ruled that the Louisiana Chemical Association (the “LCA”) has standing to challenge the constitutionality of House Concurrent Resolution No. 8 (“HCR 8”). Specifically, the court found that the LCA is permitted to sue on behalf … Continue Reading

Lawsuit Challenges Constitutionality of Recent Louisiana Business Utilities Sales Tax

By Andre Burvant on Posted in Legislation, Tax News, Tax Procedure
House Concurrent Resolution No. 8 (“HCR 8”) suspends certain tax exemptions on “business utilities” for the tax periods beginning on or after July 1, 2015 through August 5, 2016. Pursuant to HCR 8, businesses will pay a one percent (1%) sales and use tax on their purchases of utilities. The types of business utilities, as interpreted by … Continue Reading

Louisiana Governor Offers His Recipe for State Revenue Woes: Alter Refundable Tax Credits

By Andre Burvant and Matt Mantle on Posted in Legislation, Tax News
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal today unveiled to lawmakers his new budget proposal for the next fiscal year. As was anticipated, Governor Jindal’s “recipe” for Louisiana’s current revenue and budget woes is, in part, to alter some of the state’s various refundable tax credit programs.  These proposed changes are being suggested by the Governor to help plug a … Continue Reading

Remember to File Your BTA Petitions Before January 1, 2015 For Older “Deemed Denied” Louisiana Local Sales and Use Tax Refund Claims!

By Matt Mantle and Andre Burvant on Posted in Legislation, Tax Procedure
ACTION ITEM: Importantly, with regard to all older local sales/use tax refund claims filed on or before July 4, 2013, where the local collector has failed to act on the claim, those pending refund claims must be appealed to the BTA before January 1, 2015. As we noted in a prior post, the Louisiana legislature … Continue Reading

Louisiana Tax Amnesty 2014 – Don’t Throw the Baby Out With the Bath Water

By Andre Burvant and Matt Mantle on Posted in Legislation, Tax Procedure
Louisiana tax amnesty is back again! Louisiana Tax Amnesty 2014 began today, October 15, 2014, and will be held through November 14, 2014.  This year’s 30-day tax amnesty program offers taxpayers the opportunity to settle tax matters with the Louisiana Department of Revenue by paying 100% of the delinquent taxes.  In return, the Department will … Continue Reading

A New Pot-O-Gold? Louisiana First Circuit Tries to Expand Scope of “Gross Proceeds” in Louisiana Lease Tax Case

By Matt Mantle and Andre Burvant on Posted in Judicial Decisions
Well, I guess in these leaner economic times state and local tax collectors are willing to look for “gold” anywhere! On September 17, 2014, the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal held in the case of Pot-O-Gold Rentals, LLC  v. City of Baton Rouge that a taxpayer’s waste removal services were taxable as part of … Continue Reading
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