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2020 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
Title 47 - Revenue and Taxation

TITLE I. PRELIMINARY AND GENERAL PROVISIONS

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

CHAPTER 2. TAXPAYER'S BILL OF RIGHTS; TAXES COLLECTED AND ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

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TITLE II. PROVISIONS RELATING TO TAXES COLLECTED AND ADMINISTERED BY THE COLLECTOR OF REVENUE

CHAPTER 1. INCOME TAX

PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

SUBPART A. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS

SUBPART B. TAX LEVY; RATES OF TAX

NOTE: The La. Supreme Court, in the case of Smith v. Robinson (2018 WL 6382118), declared Act 109 of 2015 R.S. unconstitutional. See also Act 6 of the 2018 2nd E.S.

SUBPART C. COMPUTATION OF NET INCOME

SUBPART D. ACCOUNTING PERIODS AND METHODS OF ACCOUNTING

SUBPART E. RETURNS AND PAYMENT OF TAX

SUBPART F. WITHHOLDING INCOME TAX ON WAGES, AND DECLARATION OF TAX BY INDIVIDUALS

SUBPART G. WILDLIFE HABITAT AND NATURAL HERITAGE TRUST DONATION

SUBPART H. LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION OF COUNCILS ON AGING DONATION

SUBPART I. LOUISIANA MILITARY FAMILY ASSISTANCE FUND CHECKOFF DONATIONS

SUBPART J. COASTAL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION FUND CHECKOFF DONATIONS

SUBPART K. LOUISIANA LUNG CANCER CHECKOFF DONATION

SUBPART L. CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND DONATION

SUBPART M. POLITICAL PARTY DONATION

SUBPART N. SPECIAL PROVISIONS, DONATION OF TAX REFUNDS

SUBPART O. LOUISIANA BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION AND BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION DONATION

SUBPART Q. LOUISIANA OPERATION GAME THIEF CHECKOFF FUND

SUBPART R. LOUISIANA SENIOR CITIZENS TRUST FUND DONATION

SUBPART S. UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE DONATION

SUBPART T. DUCKS UNLIMITED DONATION

SUBPART U. LOUISIANA BREAST CANCER TASK FORCE CHECKOFF DONATION

SUBPART V. STUDENT TUITION ASSISTANCE AND REVENUE TRUST PROGRAM DEPOSITS

SUBPART W. LOUISIANA CANCER CHECKOFF DONATION

SUBPART X. LOUISIANA ANIMAL WELFARE COMMISSION CHECKOFF DONATION

SUBPART Y. LOUISIANA HOUSING TRUST FUND CHECKOFF DONATION

SUBPART Z. COMMUNITY-BASED PRIMARY HEALTH CARE INITIATIVE FUND CHECKOFF DONATION

SUBPART AA. THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY DONATION

SUBPART BB. LOUISIANA FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION DONATION

SUBPART CC. LOUISIANA MAKE-A-WISH ACT

SUBPART DD. LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION OF UNITED WAYS/LA 2-1-1 DONATION

SUBPART EE. ALLIANCE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF END OF LIFE CARE DONATION

SUBPART FF. FRIENDS OF PALMETTO ISLAND STATE PARK, INC. DONATION

SUBPART GG. DREAMS COME TRUE, INC., DONATION

SUBPART HH. CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER DONATION

SUBPART II. RED CROSS CHECKOFF DONATION

SUBPART JJ. NEW OPPORTUNITIES WAIVER FUND CHECKOFF DONATION

SUBPART LL. CRESCENT CITY CONNECTION LIGHTING DONATION

SUBPART MM. NEW ORLEANS FERRIES DONATION

SUBPART NN. LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD HONOR GUARD FOR MILITARY FUNERALS DONATION

SUBPART OO. BASTION COMMUNITY OF RESILIENCE DONATION

SUBPART PP. THE LOUISIANA YOUTH LEADERSHIP SEMINAR CORPORATION DONATION

SUBPART QQ. THE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND IN NEW ORLEANS, INC. DONATION

SUBPART RR. THE LOUISIANA ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND DONATION

SUBPART SS. LOUISIANA CENTER FOR THE BLIND

SUBPART TT. AFFILIATED BLIND OF LOUISIANA, INC.

SUBPART UU. LOUISIANA STATE TROOPERS CHARITIES, INC., DONATION

SUBPART VV. THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY DONATION

SUBPART WW. THE EXTRA MILE DONATION

SUBPART XX. LOUISIANA NAVAL WAR MEMORIALCOMMISSION DONATION

SUBPART YY. EMERGE CENTER FOR COMMUNICATION, BEHAVIOR, AND DEVELOPMENT

SUBPART ZZ. LOUISIANA HORSE RESCUE ASSOCIATION DONATION

SUBPART AAA. LOUISIANA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

PART II. SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS

SUBPART A. EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN CORPORATIONS

SUBPART B. COMPUTATION OF NET INCOME

SUBPART C. ESTATES AND TRUSTS

SUBPART D. PARTNERSHIPS

SUBPART E. INSURANCE COMPANIES

SUBPART F. NONRESIDENT INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATIONS

SUBPART G. OVERPAYMENTS

SUBPART H. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

PART II-A. LOUISIANA CORPORATION INCOME TAX

SUBPART A - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS, TAX LEVY, RATES OF TAX; CREDITS

SUBPART B - COMPUTATION OF LOUISIANA TAXABLE INCOME

SUBPART C - ACCOUNTING PERIODS AND METHODS OF ACCOUNTING

SUBPART D - EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS

SUBPART E - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS: RECORDS, RETURNS, DUE DATES, PAYMENT OF TAXES

SUBPART F. DEFINITIONS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS

PART III. PROVISIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS

PART IV. OFFSET OF INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX REFUNDS AGAINST DEBTS OWED CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES

PART V. OFFSET OF INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX REFUNDS AGAINST DEBTS OWED CERTAIN PERSONS

PART VI. INCOME TAX ON ESTATES AND TRUSTS

CHAPTER 2. SALES TAX NOTE: This provision of law was included in the Unconstitutional Statutes Biennial Report to the Legislature, dated March 14, 2016.

CHAPTER 2-A. ADDITIONAL SALES AND USE TAX

CHAPTER 2-B. ADDITIONAL SALES AND USE TAX; USE TAX ON LIMESTONE AGGREGATE NOTE: See H.C.R. No. 8, 2015 R.S., re: suspension of exemptions.

CHAPTER 2-C. UNIFORM SALES AND USE TAX ADMINISTRATION ACT

CHAPTER 2-D. UNIFORM LOCAL SALES TAX CODE

PART A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

PART B. LEVY OF TAXES

PART II. LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES

SUBPART A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

PART C. DEFINITIONS, EXCLUSIONS, EXEMPTIONS, AND OTHER PROHIBITIONS

PART D. COLLECTIONS

PART E. RETURNS

PART F. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT

PART G. POST-SESSION UPDATE PROCEDURE

PART H. UNIFORM LOCAL SALES TAX ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT

PART I. LOCAL SALES TAXES

PART J. HOTEL AND MOTEL OCCUPANCY TAXES

PART K. MISCELLANEOUS TAXES

CHAPTER 2-E. LOUISIANA SALES AND USE TAX COMMISSION FOR REMOTE SELLERS

CHAPTER 3. OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TAX

CHAPTER 4. VEHICLE REGISTRATION LICENSE TAX

PART I. INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS

PART II. LEVY OF REGISTRATION LICENSE FEE OR TAX

NOTE: Section 463.208 effective if and when requirements provided for in R.S. 47:463(A)(3) are met.

PART II-A. MILITARY HONOR LICENSE PLATES FOR VETERANS AND MILITARY PERSONNEL

PART II-B. AMATEUR RADIO STATION LICENSE PLATES

PART III. REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES

PART IV. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

CHAPTER 4-A. AUTOMOBILE RENTAL TAX

CHAPTER 5. CORPORATION FRANCHISE TAX

CHAPTER 6. TAXES ON NATURAL RESOURCES

PART I. GENERAL SEVERANCE TAX

PART I-A. SEVERANCE TAX EXEMPTION - NEW OIL OR GAS FIELDS

PART I-B. SEVERANCE TAX CREDIT

PART I-C. NEW DISCOVERY WELLS

PART I-D. SEVERANCE TAX EXEMPTION - OIL FROM CERTAIN WELLS

PART I-E. SEVERANCE TAX FOR RECLAIMED OIL - WASTE HYDROCARBON RECOVERY

PART II. REFORESTATION SEVERANCE TAX

CHAPTER 7. TAXES ON PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

PART I. GASOLINE TAXES

PART II. LUBRICATING OIL TAX

PART III. KEROSENE TAX

PART IV. PROVISIONS COMMON TO TAXES ON GASOLINE OR MOTOR FUEL AND LUBRICATING OILS

PART V. SPECIAL FUELS TAX LAW

PART V-A. FUEL TAX LAW

SUBPART A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

SUBPART B. GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL

SUBPART C. SPECIAL FUELS

PART VI. TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE MODEL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

PART VII. DISTRIBUTION OF TAXES ON PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

CHAPTER 7-A. TAXATION OF DISPOSAL AND STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS WASTE

CHAPTER 8. TOBACCO TAX

CHAPTER 8-A. DELIVERY SALES OF CIGARETTES

CHAPTER 10. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE TAXES See, generally,

CHAPTER 11. TAXES ON UTILITIES

PART I. TAX ON TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATION UTILITIES

PART II. NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE TAX

PART III. TELECOMMUNICATION TAX

CHAPTER 12. LOUISIANA MOTION PICTURE INCENTIVE ACT

CHAPTER 13. POWER USE TAX (REPEALED)

CHAPTER 14. GIFT TAX

CHAPTER 15. OLEOMARGARINE TAX (REPEALED)

CHAPTER 16. FIRST USE TAX

PART I. FIRST USE TAX ON NATURAL GAS

PART II. USE TAX PROCEEDS

CHAPTER 17. BOARD OF TAX APPEALS

PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

PART II. APPEALS FOR REDETERMINATION OF ASSESSMENT OR FOR DETERMINATION OF OVERPAYMENT

PART III. WAIVER OF PENALTIES

PART IV. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMIT MATTERS

PART V. CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE

CHAPTER 18. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

PART I. GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF COLLECTOR

PART II. INVESTIGATIONS AND HEARINGS

PART III. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION PROCEDURES

PART IV. INTEREST AND PENALTIES

NOTE: §1604.1 eff. until Jan. 1, 2021. See Acts 2020, No. 348.

NOTE: §1608 eff. Jan. 1, 2021. See Acts 2020, No. 348.

PART V. REFUNDS OF OVERPAYMENTS

PART VI. CRIMINAL PENALTIES

PART VIII. REFUNDS OF GASOLINE TAXES

CHAPTER 19. INDUSTRIAL HEMP-DERIVED CBD TAX

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TITLE III. PROVISIONS RELATING TO AD VALOREM TAXES

CHAPTER 1. ANNUAL LEVY

CHAPTER 2. STATE SUPERVISION OF LEVY AND ASSESSMENT

PART I. STATE BOND AND TAX BOARD (REPEALED)

PART II. LOUISIANA TAX COMMISSION

PART III. ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE PROPERTIES

PART IV. ASSESSORS GUARANTEED LOAN PROGRAM

CHAPTER 3. ASSESSMENT

PART I. ASSESSORS

PART I-A. ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS

PART II. BOARDS OF REVIEW

PART III. ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE

CHAPTER 4. PAYMENT AND COLLECTION

PART I. TAX COLLECTORS

PART II. PAYMENT AND COLLECTION PROCEDURE

CHAPTER 5. PAYMENT AND COLLECTION PROCEDURE; TAX SALES; ADJUDICATED PROPERTY

PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS; PURPOSE; DEFINITIONS

PART II. PAYMENT AND COLLECTION

PART III. TAX SALES AND REDEMPTIONS

SUBPART A. MOVABLE PROPERTY

SUBPART B. IMMOVABLE PROPERTY

PART IV. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY

SUBPART A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

SUBPART B. SALES OR DONATIONS TO A THIRD PARTY

SUBPART C. POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS ACQUIRING OWNERSHIP

SUBPART D. SALE OF PROPERTY ADJUDICATED TO THE CITY OF MONROE

PART V. REDEMPTIONS

SUBPART A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

SUBPART B. ADJUDICATED PROPERTY

PART VI. PROCEDURES TO QUIET TAX TITLE

SUBPART A. PROCEEDING TO QUIET TITLE

SUBPART B. MONITION PROCEEDINGS

PART VII. ACTIONS TO ANNUL

CHAPTER 6. USE VALUE AND FAIR MARKET VALUE

PART I. USE VALUE

PART II. FAIR MARKET VALUE

CHAPTER 7. THE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES TRUST FUND DISTRICT

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TITLE IV. MISCELLANEOUS TAXES

CHAPTER 1. INHERITANCE AND ESTATE TAXES

PART I. INHERITANCE TAX

PART II. ESTATE TRANSFER TAX

PART III. REFUNDS

CHAPTER 2. HORSE RACING LICENSE FEES

CHAPTER 3. MISCELLANEOUS TAXES

PART I. MARIJUANA AND CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES TAX

CHAPTER 3. MISCELLANEOUS TAXES

PART I. FOREIGN CORPORATIONS CAPITAL STOCK TAX (REPEALED)

PART II. TAX ON SALES AT PUBLIC AUCTION

PART III. SWEET POTATO TAX

PART IV. SALES TAX ON IMMOVABLE PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS [EXPIRED]

PART V. VENDING MACHINE REGISTRATION FEE

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TITLE V. EXEMPTIONS FOR INDUSTRY

CHAPTER 1. CONTRACTS WITH BOARD OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY ON RECOMMENDATION OF GOVERNOR

CHAPTER 2. CONTRACTS WITH BOARD OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY FOR RELOCATING MANUFACTURING OR BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS ON RECOMMENDATION OF GOVERNOR (REPEALED)

CHAPTER 3. EXEMPTIONS FOR MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS

CHAPTER 4. LIMITED EXEMPTION FOR DOWNTOWN, HISTORIC, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS

CHAPTER 5. CORPORATE TAX APPORTIONMENT PROGRAM

CHAPTER 6. CONTRACTS FOR BUSINESSES

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TITLE VI. STATE TAX REVENUE LIMIT

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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TITLE VII. MISCELLANEOUS EXEMPTIONS

CHAPTER 1. EXEMPTIONS FROM STATE AND LOCAL TAXES

CHAPTER 2. SCHOOL READINESS TAX CREDITS

CHAPTER 3. CREDITS FOR DONATIONS TO SCHOOL TUITION ORGANIZATIONS

CHAPTER 4. PROCUREMENT PROCESSING COMPANY REBATE PROGRAM

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TITLE VIII. MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES

CHAPTER 1. REGULATION OF GAMING EQUIPMENT

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TITLE IX. DEVELOPMENT FINANCING

CHAPTER 1. TAX INCREMENT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS

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TITLE X. HEALTHCARE AFFORDABILITY ACT

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TITLE XI. THE LOUISIANA LOTTERY CORPORATION LAW

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

CHAPTER 2. CREATION OF CORPORATION; BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF CORPORATION

CHAPTER 3. OPERATIONS OF CORPORATION

CHAPTER 4. PRIZES

CHAPTER 5. RETAILERS

CHAPTER 6. VENDORS

CHAPTER 7. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

CHAPTER 8. LOTTERY CRIMES, PENALTIES, AND PROHIBITED ACTS

CHAPTER 9. TRANSPORTATION OF LOTTERY DEVICES - DECLARATION

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