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Louisiana lawmakers consider eliminating state income tax, 'Build a better mousetrap'

Por: The Advocate Politics September 17, 2022

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Despite huge budget and political hurdles, a key House committee Tuesday began to study the possibility of eliminating Louisiana's individual and corporate income taxes.Rep. Richard Nelson, R-Mandeville, whose resolution earlier this year prompted the review, noted that growing states like Texas and Florida have no income taxes.The fact that Louisiana does, Nelson said, is one of the fundamental issues holding us back.We have an opportunity... + full article



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