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Source: forbes.com - Aug 6, 2013

Kelly Phillips Erb, Contributor Have you ever eaten chocolate cake when you’re trying to watch your weight? You take the first bite and you think, “Just this one bite. I’ll take one bite and... Read more >

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Source: revenue.louisiana.gov - May 15, 2013

May 01, 2013 BATON ROUGE – Louisiana residents can save money on flashlights, batteries, generators and other emergency supplies during the 2013 Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax... Read more >

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Source: revenue.louisiana.gov - May 15, 2013

May 13, 2013 BATON ROUGE – The deadline for filing 2012 Louisiana Individual Income Tax returns is Wednesday, May 15. The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) recommends all taxpayers file... Read more >

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Source: wafb.com - Mar 9, 2013

By Kelsey Davis BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - A huge talker on social media Wednesday was income tax refunds. Louisiana residents say they are still waiting for their money or just some answers. The... Read more >

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Source: kpel965.com - Mar 5, 2013

By Brandon Comeaux Mar 4, 2013 5:50 PM Jim Richardson The sequester deadline has come and gone. $85 billion in federal spending cuts, including a loss of millions of dollars in federal funding... Read more >

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Source: rev.state.la.us - Feb 28, 2013

February 22, 2013 BATON ROUGE – Tuition, uniforms, supplies and other education expenses paid during the 2012 tax year may be eligible for deductions on the Louisiana individual income tax... Read more >

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Source: wbrz.com - Feb 22, 2013

BATON ROUGE - Gov. Bobby Jindal gave no new details today on his plans to eliminate the state's income tax when he preview his proposed budget plans for next year. Jindal said he is still meeting... Read more >

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Source: nola.com - Feb 22, 2013

First-time claims for unemployment insurance are trending downwards in Louisiana. For the week ending Feb. 16, claims decreased from the previous week’s total, according to an unemployment... Read more >

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Source: rev.state.la.us - Feb 8, 2013

February 07, 2013 BATON ROUGE – Louisiana taxpayers can choose between three methods of payment for state income tax refunds. Taxpayers who file their state income taxes electronically can... Read more >

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Source: nola.com - Jan 23, 2013

By Mark Waller, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune on January 23, 2013 at 12:08 PM, updated January 23, 2013 at 12:30 PM The Jefferson Economic Development Commission is taking applications for the... Read more >

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Source: theadvocate.com - Jan 15, 2013

BY MICHELLE MILLHOLLON Capitol news bureau January 15, 2013 As he builds his tax package, Gov. Bobby Jindal wants to keep economic development incentives in place and forego any property tax... Read more >

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Source: wdsu.com - Jan 12, 2013

Gov. Bobby Jindal is proposing to eliminate Louisiana's personal and business income taxes, in exchange for higher state sales taxes and the removal of some tax breaks. Jindal's shopping the idea... Read more >

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Source: nola.com - Dec 20, 2012

by Carlos Sanchez, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune Louisiana's economy is strong because of the right climate of low taxes, a revamped workforce training program, tough new ethics laws and bold... Read more >

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Source: nola.com - Dec 13, 2012

Interstate 10 eastbound in a section of Metairie will see night-time lane closures starting Thursday and through Saturday morning, as crews plan to remove overhead signage. The work, between... Read more >

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Source: nola.com - Dec 5, 2012

By Richard Thompson, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune Louisiana spends at least $1.79 billion per year -- about 21 cents for every dollar in the state budget -- on tax breaks and other incentives to... Read more >

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