The wealthiest households in Louisiana continue to pay state and local taxes at a lower rate than those in the middle class and below, according to a new analysis that breaks down the tax rates by income brackets in every state.… Read more...
Four weeks from today the curtain will rise on the 2017 Legislature, where the top order of business will be an overhaul of Louisiana’s inadequate tax structure.
The recommendations from the Task Force on Structural Changes in Budget and Tax Policy are a solid starting point for creating a 21st Century tax system that puts Louisiana’s budget on a more stable and sustainable course.