- Against the Louisiana Department of Revenue in the Louisiana Board of Tax Appeals or in any state or federal court by or on
Louisiana Department of Revenue Announces an “Extraordinary Measure” to Continue Certain Sales Tax Exemptions for Non-Profits and Educational Institutions

On January 16, 2025, the Louisiana Department of Revenue issued Revenue Information Bulletin No. 25-009 announcing the “extraordinary measure” of continuing to administratively recognize two exemptions related to nonprofits and school-related admissions to athletic and entertainment events that apparently were inadvertently repealed (effective January 1, 2025) during the recent special session of the Louisiana Legislature. …
Jay Adams Quoted in Bloomberg Tax Regarding Louisiana’s Fiscal Special Session

Jay Adams, a partner in the Tax Practice Group and leader of the state and local tax team in the New Orleans office, was quoted in the Bloomberg Tax article “Louisiana Gets Look at Bills to Cut Some Taxes, Raise Others” published on November 4, 2024.
In the article, Jay shares insight regarding Louisiana’s…
Louisiana Heads Toward Fiscal Cliff – Time for Tax Reform

As Louisiana heads towards a fiscal cliff, the Department of Revenue has been tasked with developing a plan to avoid the cliff and to address long called-for tax reform. Richard Nelson, Secretary of the Department of Revenue, reports that his Department is 1) reviewing approximately 200 sales tax exemptions for possible amendment, 2) reviewing the…
Governor-elect Jeff Landry Announces Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Revenue

Governor-elect Jeff Landry announced today appointments to the Louisiana Department of Revenue.
- Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Revenue: Richard Nelson
- Under-Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Revenue: Jarrod Coniglio
- Legislative Liaison of the Louisiana Department of Revenue: James Lee
“I am happy to make these announcements today, and I look forward to working…
Big SALT Changes in the Louisiana Legislature

Unless otherwise indicated, all bills noted below have been passed by the legislature and are waiting on signature or veto by the governor. Our discussion of each bill assumes the bill is or becomes law.
SB1 by Senator R. L. Bret Allain, II
TAX/FRANCHISE/CORPORATE: Phases-out the corporate franchise tax.
SB 1 reduces the corporate franchise…
TEI Gulf States Chapter is back in the Big Easy!
…TEI is back in the Big Easy! We’ve relaunched our Gulf States Chapter and were proud to be part of a kick-off celebration with a full day of sessions including Federal, SALT,
Louisiana Department of Revenue Updates Partnership Reporting Requirements
In the 2021 Louisiana Regular Legislative Session, the Louisiana Legislature enacted Act 287 making wholesale changes to the Louisiana income tax reporting and audit regime for partners and partnerships. Effective June 2021, the Act’s updated reporting obligations were made applicable to 2021 returns filed in 2022, prompting a need for guidance with respect to how…
Louisiana Announces a New “Transfer Pricing Managed Audit Program”
The Louisiana Department of Revenue (the “Department”) released Revenue Information Bulletin No. 21-029 announcing the “Louisiana Transfer Pricing Managed Audit Program.” Beginning November 1, 2021, eligible corporations may request to participate in the program in order to resolve intercompany transfer pricing issues with the Department. Newly registered taxpayers, existing taxpayers, and taxpayers currently under audit…
GAME ON: Louisiana Department of Revenue and Other State Agencies Look to Even the Score on Employee Misclassification
The Louisiana Department of Revenue (DOR) has joined forces with other Louisiana agencies to crackdown on employee misclassification and failure to withhold payroll taxes. The GAME ON (Government Against Misclassified Employees Operational Network) Task Force is an interagency network made up of members of the Louisiana Workforce Commission’s (LWC…