sales tax

Did you know Louisiana's sales tax is the highest in the nation? Join us as we unpack what that really means for everyday folks.

Picture this: Low property taxes but the highest sales tax in the nation. It makes you rethink what you pay every day.

Louisiana ranks #1 in U.S. sales taxes at 10.11%, driven by state and local rates, according to the Tax Foundation’s latest study.

Well, if one state representative has his way, your checkout could be a bit cheaper.

You might remember that Louisiana had abandoned this annual tax-free weekend but lawmakers voted to reinstate the tax exemptions this year.

It would appear that Louisiana consumers continue to be plagued with a real reduction in true buying power.

Louisiana's tax rolls do benefit from higher oil prices but other revenue streams the state relies upon could begin to dry up.

The tax break is meant to provide relief for residents recovering from hurricanes Laura and Delta, in addition to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis.

Plan on making a big online purchase anytime soon? Well, you should do it before the end of the year.

The change is part of more than three dozen new laws that go into effect today (July 1st), the beginning of government's fiscal year.

Upon passage, the bill would eliminate the state sales tax when purchasing feminine products.

If you give the government the right to get money as a result of people’s interaction with the internet, the government will never stop, and they’ll kill the internet sooner or later.