Posts Tagged ‘Tax Foundation’

Study Says Unemployment Benefits Hurting Job Growth

Study Says Unemployment Benefits Hurting Job Growth

A recent Tax Foundation study contends that the unemployment insurance system is in need of an overhaul, as the current system “[exacerbates] negative job growth”.

Louisiana’s Local Sales Taxes Highest in Nation

Louisiana’s Local Sales Taxes Highest in Nation

Despite having the second lowest statewide sales tax rate in the U.S., a new study shows that Louisiana’s combined state and local sales taxes are third highest in the nation, at 8.84 percent.

Legislative Update: Louisiana’s Taxation Strategies Garner National Attention

Legislative Update: Louisiana’s Taxation Strategies Garner National Attention

Fergus Hodgson provides an overview of tax policy changes within the current legislative session.

Amazon Tax Passes House, Moves to the Senate

Amazon Tax Passes House, Moves to the Senate

An expansion of state taxing powers – HB 641 – better known as the Amazon tax, passed the House today with a vote of 78 to 14.

Revenue Desperation Pushing States to Institute Amazon Tax

Revenue Desperation Pushing States to Institute Amazon Tax

HB 641 – better known as the Amazon tax – would reclassify out-of-state companies as in-state if they receive commissioned referrals from in-state affiliates.