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Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Louisiana tax preparer arrested in casino winnings fraud scheme
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Louisiana tax preparer is accused of attempting to defraud the state through a fake gambling winnings scheme, according to the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR). Investigators said Todd Ramon Mabry, of Amite, submitted false tax documents claiming a client had won $158,233 at L'Auberge Casino in Baton Rouge. Based on the fabricated winnings, Mabry attempted to secure a $25,552 state income tax refund. Mabry was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on charges of attempted theft, computer fraud, and filing false public records. He was released on a $5,000 bond, according to jail records. The investigation is ongoing. Louisiana bill that would mandate anti-hazing course for college organizations advances Why flags are flying at half-staff Thursday With Trump's backing, GOP pushes for sweeping crypto regulations Capital Area YMCA promotes water safety campaign to supervise kids near water this summer Watch: New mom reunites with son after 90 days in Baton Rouge General NICU Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
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Louisiana State Rep. Danny McCormick pushes to end local sales tax on groceries
As inflation continues to impact everyone, Louisiana State Rep. Danny McCormick is aimed at bringing relief to families who rely on essentials to feed themselves. In Louisiana, according to McCormick, residents do not have a state sales tax on groceries, just local sales taxes. He said residents in Caddo Parish are driving to Texas to buy their groceries because it's sales tax-free. 'With the inflation and the struggling middle class in this country, I think it's appropriate we eliminate all sales tax on groceries,' McCormick said. McCormick said Louisiana already has the highest combined sales tax rate in the nation — an average of 10.12% when state and local taxes are combined. According to the Louisiana Department of Revenue, a sales tax is required on all prepared food sales except for foods and beverages that are for preparation and consumption in the home. Louisiana Revised Statute 47:305(D)(1)(n-r) notes that the state sales tax does not apply to food sold for preparation and consumption in the home, including bakery products, fresh fruits and vegetables, and packaged foods requiring further preparation by the purchasers. By eliminating this sales tax for groceries, McCormick said this is an avenue to feed families without being taxed. He compared the sales tax to being taxed for oxygen, having to pay for it in order to live. As inflation continues to rise, so will the cost of goods and services. McCormick said the government isn't suffering; it's the working class that feels the impact each time they go to the grocery store. 'The wealthy are not concerned about their tax on their groceries,' McCormick said. But it's not just the wealthy who do not have to worry about sales taxes on groceries. McCormick said those on a government assistance program, like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, are not required to pay a sales tax for groceries. 'So, it's the working class that I am trying to help get this break on basic groceries,' McCormick said. The break could come on day one of the next legislative session on April 14, when he will introduce legislation to prohibit local governments from imposing sales taxes on groceries state-wide. This article originally appeared on Lafayette Daily Advertiser: Louisiana State Rep. Danny McCormick wants to end groceries sales tax
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Politics
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Disqualified State Senate District 23 candidate speaks on future plans
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Kristopher Harrison, a former candidate for Louisiana State Senate District 23, is speaking out about his future goals one week after he was disqualified from the race. This comes after petitioner, Taylor Fontenot, filed a court order on January 16th accusing Harrison of not filing his taxes in 2019 and 2022. Harrison and Fontenot both presented evidence to Judge Royale Colbert at the Lafayette Courthouse on January 18th. State senate candidate Kristopher Harrison disqualified Harrison notifed News 10 via text on January 19th that Judge Colbert ruled in favor of Fontenot, on claims of Harrison not certifying his tax documents with the Louisiana Department of Revenue. Harrison, a Democrat, placed his name on the ballot for State Senate District 23 on January 9th. Brach Myers and Jesse Rogan, both Republicans, are also on the ballot. Harrison tells News 10 his disqualification from the race came as a shock and has raised questions on how politics could cause barriers that can keep a person from running for office. 'Stuff like that just shouldn't happen at a sitting state senate race where a couple of years ago I ran for city council and it was not a problem at all,' said Harrison. Harrison notifed News 10 via text on January 19th that Judge Colbert ruled in favor of Fontenot, on claims of Harrison not certifying his tax documents with the Louisiana Department of Revenue. Harrison says despite his disqualification, he still plans to run for a future position in government, advocating on protecting the rights of the lower and middle class. 'I want to go to the state legislature and support low wage workers, I want to go to the legislature to represent people like cashiers, people in small businesses, and working for the oilfield. I want to be somebody you could talk to, I'm a very honest and reasonable person and that's the type of candidate I want to be, they could always know that I'm that candidate for them,' said Harrison. Harrison tells News 10 he plans to file an appeal to this case with the Louisiana Supreme Court and the Louisiana Court of Appeals. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
