taxes

You might be shocked at how much the government is going to take if you win the big jackpot this week.

The state is currently trying to get back $26 million in 'accidental' tax returns.

A Rockefeller Institute of Government study shows Louisiana receives $1.52 in federal spending for every tax dollar it sends to D.C.

The good news is that it shouldn't affect the amount of your refund.

If you were planning on using your refund dollars for a big TV, braces, vacation, or anything else - you are probably going to have to adjust your plans.

Thanks to the Louisiana state legislature, the Bayou State will go the next seven years without a tax-free weekend of any sort.

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

Based on the analysis, states in the Northeast tend to spend the most money per pupil, with New York (ranked #1) spending three times more per pupil than Utah (ranked #51).

Low-wage workers with kids will be getting a $40 to $50 boost on their 2019 tax returns as the legislature approved an expansion of the state’s Earned Income Tax Credit.

It's lights out for a tax renewal that would cover about half of the state's looming budget gap.

The sales tax re-apportionment would support the LPSO and LPD.

There is an election at the end of this month. In fact, in case you don't remember, early voting continues today through this Saturday in Lafayette Parish.

Council Chairman Kevin Naquin says he he believes they have made cuts as far as possible without getting rid of services.

These higher taxes legally can't be used to reduce Louisiana's looming budget deficit.

In the midst of divorce drama, Mary J. Blige has found her power as a woman.

After failing last year to pass legislation to raise Louisiana’s gas tax for road improvements, Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter has a different idea this year.

Despite the slow movement on tax reform in Washington D.C. most small business owners are feeling good about the future of our country.

Many Louisiana residents don't think this would be the smoothest of moves by Smoothie King.

More flooding comes as LCG promotes drainage tax measure on the November ballot.

The following election results include races within Acadiana Parishes. Iberia Parish Voters in the City of New Iberia decide to approve a .5-cent sales tax that will fund the new development of the city's police department with a 63-37-percent vote...