I am school bus driver, What do I need to do?


The owner of any school bus used to transport Louisiana students that is propelled by an internal combustion engine or motor capable of using CNG, LNG, or LPG as fuel shall pay the tax levied but will be entitled to a credit equal to 50 percent of the taxes paid. Claims for refunds must be submitted annually on or before July 31st and must list the taxes paid during the academic school year ending no later than June 30th of the year for which the credit is being filed. School bus drivers should complete Form R-5019, Claim for Refund of Special Fuels by School Bus Drivers, to request their refund.

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June 16, 2025

Suspects arrested, products seized and businesses closed in multi-agency vape crackdown

BATON ROUGE – A multi-agency state and federal crackdown on unauthorized vape products in Louisiana resulted in ten arrests and more than $1 million worth of illegal vape pens, pods, juices and other products taken off the streets.

June 12, 2025

Louisiana men arrested for gambling-related tax fraud scheme

BATON ROUGE – Two Louisiana men face felony charges for their alleged involvement in a scheme to steal of hundreds of thousands of dollars in state income tax refunds.

May 14, 2025

Tax preparer arrested for gambling-related tax fraud scheme

A Louisiana tax preparer faces felony charges over an alleged scheme to steal tens of thousands of dollars in fraudulent income tax refunds.


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