How do telecommunications, cable, and satellite services providers report the additional state sales tax rate?


The additional state sales tax rate will be reported on the general state sales tax return. Beginning January 1, 2025, the sales tax on all telecommunications services, cable television services, direct-to-home satellite services, video programming services, and satellite digital audio radio services, must be reported and paid electronically by such providers. See Emergency Rule enacting LAC 61.III.1551 and 1552 published in the Louisiana Register on December 20, 2024.


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