2020

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November 16, 2020

State sales tax holiday scheduled for Nov. 20-21

A state sales tax holiday to provide relief for Louisiana residents recovering from hurricanes Laura and Delta, in addition to the COVID-19 public health emergency, will take place Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21.

September 21, 2020

Many Louisiana residents eligible for unclaimed $1,200 federal COVID-19 stimulus payments

Nearly 160,000 Louisiana residents could be eligible for unclaimed federal COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments.

September 15, 2020

State tax deadline extended to Friday, July 17

The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) is extending the deadline for all state taxes due July 15, 2020.

September 15, 2020

State tax deadline extended to Friday, July 17

The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) is extending the deadline for all state taxes due July 15, 2020.


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August 12, 2025

Guilty plea resolves fraud investigation related to Hurricane Ida recovery

A guilty plea in a Baton Rouge criminal court closes the investigation into a fraud case related to the recovery process following Hurricane Ida in 2021.

July 31, 2025

New penalties for Kratom in effect Aug. 1

Starting Aug. 1, 2025, severe new penalties are in effect for the possession of the herbal supplement known as Kratom. Kratom is sold often as an energy booster, pain reliever and mood lifter. Its potential harmful side effects include liver toxicity, seizures and death.

July 28, 2025

Millions in state tax refunds moving to Unclaimed Property if taxpayers don’t claim them

BATON ROUGE – Louisiana taxpayers have until Sept. 6, 2025, to claim millions of dollars in state tax refunds before they become unclaimed property.


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