Having it Both Ways on Sales Taxes
On June 21, the U.S. Supreme Court released a major ruling affecting Internet sales taxes that immediately raised questions about how much new revenue Louisiana state and local governments might expect to gain.
Resource Category: Budget & Taxes
The GOMESA Golden Goose: Earth Day Article IV
Offshore revenue sharing through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) is critical to Louisiana’s coastal protection and restoration efforts. It is the largest long-term recurring source of revenue available to finance Louisiana coastal projects. For that reason, the narrowly focused purpose of GOMESA funds and the mechanism to spend those dollars need to […]
Louisiana Checkbook: A Well-Balanced Proposal
Louisiana’s state and local governments can take big steps toward greater online transparency & accountability with their spending.
Reach for the Best Option
Now is the time to move forward with a Louisiana state income tax reform that truly creates greatersimplicity, stability and lower rates. The Governor and the Legislature should work together to supportpassage of a constitutional amendment that would eliminate or limit the federal tax deduction for state filers while lowering income tax rates. This move […]
2017 Legislative Wrap-Up
The sessions produced a solid budget but no fiscal reforms while leaving questions about the cliff, transportation and Medicaid.
New Patterns on the Spending Side
As the state budget takes shape, a new look is needed for TOPS, the Medicaid expansion and appropriations policy.
The State Corporate Tax Structure Revisited
This document reviews state corporate tax policies and identifies some options for the future, whether taken up now or in the years ahead. Changes to Louisiana’s system could achieve greater stability, competitiveness and fairness.