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LDR Releases Partnership Income Tax Bulletin on 2023 Partnership Filing Requirements

Member Only Content February 08, 2024

Get the latest on LDR RIB 24-008, other new LDR policy statements, and news on CNA's decision to cover BOI work

  • advocacy
  • ldr
  • irs
  • filing deadlines
  • tax credit

LAWATS Tutorial Now Available

Member Only Content January 29, 2024

On January 24, the Louisiana Workforce Commission provided a tutorial for LCPA members on how to use the new features of the LAWATS site. LCPA members can now access a recording of that presentation. (Login required.)

New Regulations From LDR

Member Only Content January 29, 2024

New regulations include Net Capital Gain Deduction, Refundable Tax Credit for Infant Adoption, and Corporate Income and Franchise Tax Return Filing Extensions.

U.S. BOI Reporting Update & Resources

Member Only Content January 09, 2024

Get the latest on FinCEN’s BOI Information Registry and compliance resources. Also, LDR’s Emergency Rule on net capital gains deduction, effective Jan 1, 2024.

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  • advocacy
  • legislation
  • ldr
  • fraud

LWC UI Requires New Verification to Log Into System

Member Only Content December 21, 2023

Louisiana Workforce Commission’s Wage and Tax System (LAWATS) has a new look. LAWATS will implement two-factor authentication as an additional way to protect personal information, using an email verification process.

  • advocacy
  • fraud

BOI CALL TO ACTION: Ask the US Senate to pass H.R. 5119 by 12/31

December 18, 2023

Express your concerns with FinCEN beneficial ownership reporting requirements. Call your two US Senators and urge them to pass H.R. 5119 as passed by the US House of Representatives before the end of the year.

  • advocacy

LDR Updates Guidance for Filing Relief for Taxpayers Impacted by Seawater Intrusion

October 12, 2023

LDR has added guidance regarding possible penalty relief if a taxpayer’s critical tax records are not within the declared disaster area. Get all the details.

  • advocacy
  • tax
  • ldr
  • filing deadlines
  • disaster

LDR Filing Relief for Taxpayers Impacted by Seawater Intrusion

October 09, 2023

LDR granted automatic filing extensions to taxpayers whose primary residences, principal places of business, critical tax records, or paid tax preparers are located in parishes within the federal disaster declaration as a result of seawater intrusion.

  • tax
  • ldr
  • filing deadlines
  • disaster

IRS Tax Relief for taxpayers Impacted by Seawater Intrusion

October 02, 2023

Taxpayers affected by seawater intrusion in parts of Louisiana that began Sept. 20, 2023, now have until Feb. 15, 2024, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. Read which parishes qualify.

  • advocacy
  • ldr
  • filing deadlines
  • disaster

IRS releases contingency plan for likely shutdown

September 29, 2023

The fiscal 2024 Lapsed Appropriations Contingency Plan will go into effect when the IRS is notified that government appropriations have lapsed and that a shutdown is to be initiated. Read the full AICPA Journal of Accountancy article about the IRS plan including a short summary on which operations will continue, which will stop. 

AICPA requests IRS contingency plan in case of government shutdown

September 28, 2023

Read AICPA's letter to the Department of the Treasury, the IRS and Congressional leadership requesting the release of the IRS contingency plan that would go into effect in the event of a government shutdown on October 1, 2023.

PAR's Guide Constitutional Amendments ; Marketplace & Direct Sales Collect/Remit Tax Guidance

September 26, 2023

Be prepared to vote on Oct 14 and Nov 18. Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana released its nonpartisan educational guide. Plus, the Remote Sellers Commission recently issued guidance on collection and remittance requirements for LA merchants.

  • advocacy
  • tax
  • ldr

IRS Halts New ERC Processing; Criminal Cases Being Worked on Current Claims 

September 15, 2023

A moratorium on processing of new claims through year’s end will allow the IRS to add more safeguards to prevent future abuse and protect businesses from predatory tactics. The IRS is working with the Justice Department to pursue fraud fueled by aggressive marketing.

  • advocacy
  • irs
  • tax credit
  • fraud

Call to Action: Ask Lawmakers to Cosponsor Bill to Delay BOI Reporting Requirement  

September 07, 2023

We urge LCPA members to contact their Representatives and Senators in Congress by Sept. 15, either through email or phone calls, asking them to cosponsor H.R. 4035 and S. 2623. See tips on contacting your Member of Congress.

  • advocacy

LA 2nd Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Reinstated; Set for Sep 1-3

August 23, 2023

The 2023 Annual Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday begins on Friday, September 1, at 12:01 a.m. and ends at midnight on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

  • advocacy
  • legislation
  • tax

LDR Credit Taxes Paid and Restore LA Loan Program

August 17, 2023

Get the latest on Louisiana tax credits and disaster recovery assistance.

  • advocacy
  • legislation
  • tax

2023-24 Board of Directors Elected at Annual Meeting

August 11, 2023

LCPA held its Annual Meeting and Election of Officers on August 9 at The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans. Meet our new Board of Directors.

LCPA Announces 2023 Service Award Recipients

August 11, 2023

LCPA recently honored 10 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!

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LDR Jul 1 and Oct 1 Nicotine & Vapor Products Taxing & Purchasing Changes

June 29, 2023

LDR has issued guidance on Act 414.

LDR RIBs issued – North and Central La. State of Emergency Declaration

June 27, 2023

LDR grants extensions to North and Central Louisiana due to severe weather and issues written request procedures for non-resident emergency services.

  • tax
  • ldr
  • filing deadlines