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2023-24 Board of Directors Elected at Annual Meeting

August 11, 2023

LCPA held its Annual Meeting and Election of Officers on August 9 at The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans. Meet our new Board of Directors.

LCPA Announces 2023 Service Award Recipients

August 11, 2023

LCPA recently honored 10 members for their remarkable contributions to the CPA profession and the communities they serve. Read about these outstanding individuals and their service that makes us proud!

  • award

LDR Jul 1 and Oct 1 Nicotine & Vapor Products Taxing & Purchasing Changes

June 29, 2023

LDR has issued guidance on Act 414.

LDR RIBs issued – North and Central La. State of Emergency Declaration

June 27, 2023

LDR grants extensions to North and Central Louisiana due to severe weather and issues written request procedures for non-resident emergency services.

  • tax
  • ldr
  • filing deadlines

Jun 9, 2023 Comply FTC Safeguard Rule; Jan 1, 2024 BOI Reporting Start Date

June 07, 2023

Updates on the FTC's Safeguards Rule (deadline June 9, 2023) and how it impacts tax preparers; and news on accessing resources for new Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirements — an anti-money laundering initiative enacted through the Corporate Transparency Act.

  • general
  • tax
  • accounting
  • fraud

Coalition Including CPAs Calls Attention to New Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements

May 26, 2023

Access resources to learn about the beneficial ownership information reporting requirement under FinCEN’s Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).

LDR Automatic Filing Extensions and Worker Classification

May 09, 2023

Our Advocacy Team keeps you updated on issues impacting how you do business.

  • advocacy
  • ldr
  • filing deadlines
  • tax credit

LCPA Announces the 2023-24 BOD Slate of Candidates

April 26, 2023

See who the LCPA Nominating Committee selected as candidates for the 2023-24 Board of Directors.

April 18 Not LDR Holiday for Est Tax & L-1

April 13, 2023

April 18, Emancipation Day, is NOT a holiday for Louisiana purposes. Take a look at LDR Filing Due dates for Monday, April 17, 2023

  • tax
  • ldr
  • filing deadlines

LDR Sec. Richard’s letter to LCPA regarding business E-file

March 09, 2023

Read Sec. Richard's letter to LCPA members in response to frustration experienced with the electronic filing of business tax returns this filing season.

  • ldr
  • filing deadlines

IRS Special Saturday Hours Face-to-Face During Tax Season

February 08, 2023

Get in-person help without an appointment; Lake Charles open this Saturday, Feb 11.

  • tax
  • irs
  • filing deadlines

LDR Partnership, Apprenticeship, AG Fencing Guidance Issued

February 08, 2023

Links to new LDR Policy Statements on topics important to you

  • ldr
  • hurricane
  • disaster
  • tax credit
  • partnerships

LDR isssues 1099-NEC Filing Guidance

January 12, 2023

Read RIB 23-006 State Filing Requirements for IRS Form 1099-NEC

  • advocacy
  • tax
  • ldr

LDR 1099-NEC; Recently Issued Policy Statements; Legislative Summary

January 11, 2023

Get the latest news from LDR provided by your LCPA Advocacy Team!

  • tax
  • ldr
  • accounting

LDR Updates

January 11, 2023

LCPA's Advocacy Team has communicated to LDR the numerous questions members have sent us requesting clarification for 1099-NEC and partnership filing requirements. LDR has informed us that they are focused on the issuance of guidance on 1099-NEC filing requirements and partnership return filing requirements.

  • advocacy
  • tax
  • ldr

Governor Edwards Declares Louisiana CPA Week; CPAs Visit Classrooms to Promote Accounting Careers

November 07, 2022

LCPA is pleased to announce that Governor John Bel Edwards has commended and recognized the week of November 7- 11, 2022, as “Louisiana CPA Week.”

  • advocacy
  • accounting
  • service

LDR Act 54; Nov 8 CA’s on ballot; IRS PPS; ERC Claims; Local OLT

October 26, 2022

A quick review of emerging issues from your LCPA Advocacy Team.

  • advocacy
  • ldr
  • irs
  • tax credit
  • accounting
  • fraud

Oct 31 Deadline to apply for La. Loggers Relief Grant Program

October 19, 2022

Loggers relief grant funds are still available. The program calls for one-time grants to be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. All those in the timber harvesting and timber hauling industries who suffered an economic loss due to the pandemic and were not previously awarded a grant under the Louisiana Loggers Relief program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

LDR RIBs Student Loan Forgiveness and Military Pay Exclusion

September 15, 2022

Get the latest from LDR on these two relevant issues.

  • legislation
  • tax
  • ldr
  • tax credit

LCPA Announces 2022 Service Award Recipients

August 29, 2022

LCPA recently honored eight members for their remarkable contributions to the CPA profession and the communities they serve. Read about these outstanding individuals and their service that makes us proud!

  • award
  • accounting
  • service