Did the motion picture production tax credit change?


Yes. The front-end and back-end caps for the motion picture production tax credit have been reduced from $150 million and $180 million to $125 million for applications received on or after July 1, 2025 and credits claimed on or after July 1, 2025, respectively. In addition, the provision authorizing the rollover of unclaimed credits to be made available for claims in the subsequent fiscal year has been repealed. No more than $125 million may be reserved or claimed in any fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.


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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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