News+Alerts
LDR Sec. Richard’s letter to LCPA regarding business E-file
March 09, 2023
Read Sec. Richard's letter to LCPA members in response to frustration experienced with the electronic filing of business tax returns this filing season.
IRS Special Saturday Hours Face-to-Face During Tax Season
February 08, 2023
Get in-person help without an appointment; Lake Charles open this Saturday, Feb 11.
LDR Partnership, Apprenticeship, AG Fencing Guidance Issued
February 08, 2023
Links to new LDR Policy Statements on topics important to you
LDR isssues 1099-NEC Filing Guidance
January 12, 2023
Read RIB 23-006 State Filing Requirements for IRS Form 1099-NEC
LDR 1099-NEC; Recently Issued Policy Statements; Legislative Summary
January 11, 2023
Get the latest news from LDR provided by your LCPA Advocacy Team!
LDR Updates
January 11, 2023
LCPA's Advocacy Team has communicated to LDR the numerous questions members have sent us requesting clarification for 1099-NEC and partnership filing requirements. LDR has informed us that they are focused on the issuance of guidance on 1099-NEC filing requirements and partnership return filing requirements.
Governor Edwards Declares Louisiana CPA Week; CPAs Visit Classrooms to Promote Accounting Careers
November 07, 2022
LCPA is pleased to announce that Governor John Bel Edwards has commended and recognized the week of November 7- 11, 2022, as “Louisiana CPA Week.”
LDR Act 54; Nov 8 CA’s on ballot; IRS PPS; ERC Claims; Local OLT
October 26, 2022
A quick review of emerging issues from your LCPA Advocacy Team.
Oct 31 Deadline to apply for La. Loggers Relief Grant Program
October 19, 2022
Loggers relief grant funds are still available. The program calls for one-time grants to be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. All those in the timber harvesting and timber hauling industries who suffered an economic loss due to the pandemic and were not previously awarded a grant under the Louisiana Loggers Relief program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
LDR RIBs Student Loan Forgiveness and Military Pay Exclusion
September 15, 2022
Get the latest from LDR on these two relevant issues.
LCPA Announces 2022 Service Award Recipients
August 29, 2022
LCPA recently honored eight members for their remarkable contributions to the CPA profession and the communities they serve. Read about these outstanding individuals and their service that makes us proud!
LCPA Proudly Announces Its 2022-23 Board of Directors
August 18, 2022
LCPA held its Annual Meeting and Election of Officers on August 17 at The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans. See who is representing our non-profit professional association.
Announcement of 2022-23 Slate of Board Nominees and Annual Meeting
July 17, 2022
Join us for a luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, as we elect the 2022-23 LCPA Board of Directors. We also will recognize our 2022 annual award honorees. This luncheon is free for members in good standing.
LDR RIB on New State Sales Tax Exemption for July 1
June 24, 2022
LDR has issued a new Policy Statement on LA R.S. 47:305.75 which provides a state sales and use tax exemption for the sale or purchase of feminine hygiene products and diapers for individual use.
LDR Filing Fiduciary Wolters Kluwer Customers
June 09, 2022
Due to delays in submitting fiduciary returns electronically to the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) experienced by Wolters Kluwer customers, LDR will accept a paper filed 2021 Form IT-541 provided that a 2-D barcode is present on the return when prepared using Wolters Kluwer software packages.
LDR Issues NOL Guidance
May 18, 2022
LDR Guidance Regarding Federal and State Changes to Deductions for Net Operating Losses
LDR Youth Jobs Tax Credit Applications due May 31, 2022
May 13, 2022
Act 454 of the 2021 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature authorizes the Louisiana Youth Jobs Tax Credit(“Youth Jobs”), as provided in R.S. 47:6028. The purpose of the Louisiana Department of Revenue Information Bulletin 22-009 is to provide guidance concerning eligibility and application for the credit.
LDR Issues ERC Guidance
April 04, 2022
Read the latest on LDR RR 22-001 regarding Application of 280C Deduction to Federal Employee Retention Credit.
IRS SCAM ALERT from local Stakeholder Liaison Area 3
March 28, 2022
Be prepared! Tune in to one of two IRS offerings via Zoom on 3/30 or 3/31 to see what some of the most recent scam emails look like.
LDR Waives Some Partnership Filings
February 25, 2022
The Louisiana Department of Revenue has updated RIB 22-007 regarding Partnership Filings for the 2021 Tax Year; plus check out list of approved corporate state E-file software vendors.