Category Archives: Louisiana

Tax Relief for Hurricane Ida in New York and New Jersey

Hurricane Ida created disaster conditions in Louisiana; the IRS previously granted relief for impacted taxpayers in various parishes in the state.  President Biden just declared a federal disaster area for many counties in New Jersey and New York (including New … Continue reading

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IRS Extends Tax Deadlines for Victims of Iowa Derecho & California Wildfires

The IRS announced yesterday that they have extended tax deadlines for victims of both the derecho that hit Iowa and the ongoing California wildfires. The specific counties impacted can be found on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) website. For … Continue reading

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Louisiana Representative Girod Jackson Has Tax Troubles; Now an ex-Representative

If you’re in politics, portions of your personal life come under greater scrutiny. You also can become a poster child for the IRS if you make serious errors with your taxes. Louisiana State Representative Girod Jackson is finding that out. … Continue reading

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Texas #1, California #50 in Business Location Survey

Another week, another survey of which state is best for business. For the eighth straight year, Chief Executive magazine ranked Texas as the best state in the union as to where to conduct business. Unsurprisingly, California is at the bottom. … Continue reading

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That DUI Wasn’t a Good Omen

A week ago I wrote about former Louisiana State Senator Charles Jones. Just before his retrial on tax evasion, he was cited for driving while under the influence. That apparently wasn’t a good omen for Mr. Jones. His trial was … Continue reading

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A DUI Is a Good Prelude to a Tax Evasion Retrial…

When I last wrote about Charles Jones, he had pleaded not guilty to three counts of tax evasion. The first trial ended in a mistrial. His retrial is set to begin on Monday. Well, there’s nothing like a good drink … Continue reading

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