HB1039

Provides for local sales and use tax audit procedures (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)

Complete·6/2/26

Louisiana HB1039 amends local sales and use tax audit procedures, including random selection of taxpayers for audit and restrictions on targeted.

Louisiana HB1039 amends the state's local sales and use tax audit procedures. The bill requires local tax collectors to select taxpayers for audit through random selection, except in cases where there is a reasonable basis to believe that the taxpayer has failed to properly collect, accrue, report, or remit sales and use taxes. It also mandates that collectors obtain approval from the appropriate commission or governing board before initiating an audit.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

May 19

1:00 PM

Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs

Apr 7

9:00 AM

House Committee on Ways and Means

History

Jun 2

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 691.

Jun 2

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 27

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.