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      "id": "learn_r308_louisiana_business_and_tax_for_creators_la_gov_anchor",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Louisiana government: official sources",
      "summary": "Louisiana's revenue department and secretary of state maintain official websites at revenue.louisiana.gov and sos.la.gov respectively.",
      "body": "Louisiana's revenue department and secretary of state maintain official websites at revenue.louisiana.gov and sos.la.gov respectively.\n\nWhat Louisiana Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“An official Louisiana.gov website. How do I know? ![](/images/favicons/icon-dot-gov.svg) The .gov means it's official.”\n\nNote: Anchor record confirming official Louisiana government sources",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://revenue.louisiana.gov/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Louisiana Department of Revenue",
      "evidence_quote": "An official Louisiana.gov website. How do I know? ![](/images/favicons/icon-dot-gov.svg) The .gov means it's official.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "308-louisiana-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Louisiana government",
      "topic": "official sources",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
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          "us-la"
        ],
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          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r308_louisiana_business_and_tax_for_creators_la_gov_anchor_sos",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Louisiana government: official sources",
      "summary": "Louisiana Secretary of State's official website is at sos.la.gov providing business services information.",
      "body": "Louisiana Secretary of State's official website is at sos.la.gov providing business services information.\n\nWhat Louisiana Secretary of State actually says:\n\n“[![Louisiana Secretary of State Seal](/media/pt2jnkge/state-logo.png)](/)Menu ![hamburger menu icon](/media/yyzi31ft/nav-hamburger.svg)”\n\nNote: Anchor record confirming official Louisiana Secretary of State source",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.sos.la.gov/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Louisiana Secretary of State",
      "evidence_quote": "[![Louisiana Secretary of State Seal](/media/pt2jnkge/state-logo.png)](/)Menu ![hamburger menu icon](/media/yyzi31ft/nav-hamburger.svg)",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "308-louisiana-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Louisiana government",
      "topic": "official sources",
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        ],
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        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r308_louisiana_business_and_tax_for_creators_la_income_tax_exists",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Personal income tax",
      "summary": "Louisiana levies a personal income tax on self-employment income with graduated tax rates.",
      "body": "Louisiana levies a personal income tax on self-employment income with graduated tax rates.\n\nWhat Louisiana Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“For taxable years beginning before January 1, 2025, the tax is determined using tax tables furnished by the Louisiana Department of Revenue. The tax rate is applied in a graduated scale using the taxpayer's filing status and the taxpayer's Louisiana taxable income.”\n\nNote: Personal income tax applies to self-employment income",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://revenue.louisiana.gov/individuals/general-resources/individual-income-tax/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Louisiana Department of Revenue",
      "evidence_quote": "For taxable years beginning before January 1, 2025, the tax is determined using tax tables furnished by the Louisiana Department of Revenue. The tax rate is applied in a graduated scale using the taxpayer's filing status and the taxpayer's Louisiana taxable income.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "308-louisiana-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Louisiana tax",
      "topic": "personal income tax",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
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          "us-la"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "money.tax"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r308_louisiana_business_and_tax_for_creators_la_income_tax_rates_2025",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Personal income tax rates",
      "summary": "For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, Louisiana individual income tax is computed at a flat rate of 3%.",
      "body": "For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, Louisiana individual income tax is computed at a flat rate of 3%.\n\nWhat Louisiana Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, income tax is computed at a a flat rate of 3%. Resident taxpayers should use the worksheet on page 2 of the form IT-540ESi to estimate their income tax liability based upon filing status and the expected amount of Louisiana taxable income.”\n\nNote: Flat tax rate effective 2025",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://revenue.louisiana.gov/individuals/general-resources/individual-income-tax/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Louisiana Department of Revenue",
      "evidence_quote": "For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, income tax is computed at a a flat rate of 3%. Resident taxpayers should use the worksheet on page 2 of the form IT-540ESi to estimate their income tax liability based upon filing status and the expected amount of Louisiana taxable income.",
      "volatility": "medium",
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      "subject": "Louisiana tax",
      "topic": "personal income tax rates",
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          "money.tax"
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      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r308_louisiana_business_and_tax_for_creators_la_sales_tax_permit",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Sales tax permit",
      "summary": "Louisiana requires a sales tax certificate for businesses that sell taxable goods or services in the state.",
      "body": "Louisiana requires a sales tax certificate for businesses that sell taxable goods or services in the state.\n\nWhat Louisiana Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“If a seller or lessor qualifies as a dealer under the definition of the term at R.S. 47:301(4), they must apply for a sales tax certificate, collect the proper taxes from customers, and file returns with the Louisiana Department of Revenue.”\n\nNote: Sales tax permit required for taxable sales",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://revenue.louisiana.gov/businesses/general-sales-and-use-taxes/general-sales-use-tax/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Louisiana Department of Revenue",
      "evidence_quote": "If a seller or lessor qualifies as a dealer under the definition of the term at R.S. 47:301(4), they must apply for a sales tax certificate, collect the proper taxes from customers, and file returns with the Louisiana Department of Revenue.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "308-louisiana-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Louisiana tax",
      "topic": "sales tax permit",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
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      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r308_louisiana_business_and_tax_for_creators_la_sales_tax_digital",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Louisiana tax: digital goods taxability",
      "summary": "Louisiana state sales tax applies to digital products at the same rate as tangible personal property.",
      "body": "Louisiana state sales tax applies to digital products at the same rate as tangible personal property.\n\nWhat Louisiana Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“The state general sales tax is due on the sales price [R.S. 47:301(13)] for transactions subject to the sales tax and on the cost price [R.S. 47:301(3)] for transactions subject to use tax. The taxable base includes the total amount for which tangible personal property or digital products are sold, including any services rendered by the seller in connection with the sale...”\n\nNote: Digital products taxed same as tangible property",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://revenue.louisiana.gov/businesses/general-sales-and-use-taxes/general-sales-use-tax/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Louisiana Department of Revenue",
      "evidence_quote": "The state general sales tax is due on the sales price [R.S. 47:301(13)] for transactions subject to the sales tax and on the cost price [R.S. 47:301(3)] for transactions subject to use tax. The taxable base includes the total amount for which tangible personal property or digital products are sold, including any services rendered by the seller in connection with the sale...",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "308-louisiana-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Louisiana tax",
      "topic": "digital goods taxability",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
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          "us-la"
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          "rules.content"
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      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r308_louisiana_business_and_tax_for_creators_la_sales_tax_rate",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "State sales tax rate",
      "summary": "The state sales tax rate in Louisiana is 5%.",
      "body": "The state sales tax rate in Louisiana is 5%.\n\nWhat Louisiana Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“The state sales tax rate is 5%. See [R-1002, Table of Sales Tax Rates for Exemptions](https://revenue.louisiana.gov/publications/r-1002-tf-08-08-2012/#h1) for more information on the sales tax rate applicable to certain items.”\n\nNote: State sales tax rate is 5%",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://revenue.louisiana.gov/businesses/general-sales-and-use-taxes/general-sales-use-tax/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Louisiana Department of Revenue",
      "evidence_quote": "The state sales tax rate is 5%. See [R-1002, Table of Sales Tax Rates for Exemptions](https://revenue.louisiana.gov/publications/r-1002-tf-08-08-2012/#h1) for more information on the sales tax rate applicable to certain items.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "308-louisiana-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Louisiana tax",
      "topic": "state sales tax rate",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
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          "us-la"
        ],
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          "money.fees"
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    {
      "id": "learn_r308_louisiana_business_and_tax_for_creators_la_sales_tax_physical",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Louisiana tax: physical goods taxability",
      "summary": "Louisiana requires collection of sales tax on shipped physical goods sold in the state at the combined state and local rate.",
      "body": "Louisiana requires collection of sales tax on shipped physical goods sold in the state at the combined state and local rate.\n\nWhat Louisiana Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“The state general sales tax is due on the sales price [R.S. 47:301(13)] for transactions subject to the sales tax and on the cost price [R.S. 47:301(3)] for transactions subject to use tax. The taxable base includes the total amount for which tangible personal property or digital products are sold, including any services rendered by the seller in connection with the sale, the gross amount charged for the lease or rental of tangible personal property or digital products, and the total amount charged for taxable services.”\n\nNote: Physical goods taxable; seller must collect tax",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://revenue.louisiana.gov/businesses/general-sales-and-use-taxes/general-sales-use-tax/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Louisiana Department of Revenue",
      "evidence_quote": "The state general sales tax is due on the sales price [R.S. 47:301(13)] for transactions subject to the sales tax and on the cost price [R.S. 47:301(3)] for transactions subject to use tax. The taxable base includes the total amount for which tangible personal property or digital products are sold, including any services rendered by the seller in connection with the sale, the gross amount charged for the lease or rental of tangible personal property or digital products, and the total amount charged for taxable services.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "308-louisiana-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Louisiana tax",
      "topic": "physical goods taxability",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
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          "us-la"
        ],
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        "topic": [
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          "ops.shipping"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r308_louisiana_business_and_tax_for_creators_la_sole_prop_cost",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Louisiana business: sole proprietorship registration",
      "summary": "Louisiana does not require registration of a sole proprietorship with the Secretary of State; only tax accounts with the Department of Revenue if applicable.",
      "body": "Louisiana does not require registration of a sole proprietorship with the Secretary of State; only tax accounts with the Department of Revenue if applicable.\n\nWhat Louisiana Secretary of State actually says:\n\n“An important step in forming a new business is to determine the **type of business structure** that you will use. There are several business structures to choose from, including **sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company** and **limited liability partnership**...”\n\nNote: No state registration needed for sole proprietorship; DBA may be needed at parish level",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.sos.la.gov/business-services/start-a-business",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Louisiana Secretary of State",
      "evidence_quote": "An important step in forming a new business is to determine the **type of business structure** that you will use. There are several business structures to choose from, including **sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company** and **limited liability partnership**...",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "308-louisiana-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Louisiana business",
      "topic": "sole proprietorship registration",
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    {
      "id": "learn_r308_louisiana_business_and_tax_for_creators_la_dba_cost",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Louisiana business: DBA registration",
      "summary": "Louisiana does not handle DBA (Doing Business As) registrations at the state level; they are filed at the parish level with the local Clerk of Court's office.",
      "body": "Louisiana does not handle DBA (Doing Business As) registrations at the state level; they are filed at the parish level with the local Clerk of Court's office.\n\nWhat Louisiana Secretary of State actually says:\n\n“What is a Trade Name and/or what is the difference between a Trade Name and a Doing Business As (DBA)? A trade name, by definition, is a word or group of words, name, symbol, device or any combination thereof used by a person to identify his business, vocation or occupation and distinguish it from the business, vocation or occupation of others. Trade names do conflict with limited liability companies and corporations. The applicant for a trade name can be a person, corporation, limited liability company or partnership. DBA's are not filed with this office. They are filed at the parish level by the local Clerk of Court's office.”\n\nNote: DBA handled at parish level, not state",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.sos.la.gov/business-services/frequently-asked-questions",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Louisiana Secretary of State",
      "evidence_quote": "What is a Trade Name and/or what is the difference between a Trade Name and a Doing Business As (DBA)? A trade name, by definition, is a word or group of words, name, symbol, device or any combination thereof used by a person to identify his business, vocation or occupation and distinguish it from the business, vocation or occupation of others. Trade names do conflict with limited liability companies and corporations. The applicant for a trade name can be a person, corporation, limited liability company or partnership. DBA's are not filed with this office. They are filed at the parish level by the local Clerk of Court's office.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "308-louisiana-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Louisiana business",
      "topic": "DBA registration",
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      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r308_louisiana_business_and_tax_for_creators_la_llc_formation_fee",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Louisiana business: LLC formation cost",
      "summary": "Louisiana charges a $100 filing fee for Articles of Organization for a domestic limited liability company.",
      "body": "Louisiana charges a $100 filing fee for Articles of Organization for a domestic limited liability company.\n\nWhat Louisiana Secretary of State actually says:\n\n“[Articles of Organization-Louisiana Limited Liability Company](/media/az4hakzc/365-articles-of-organization-louisiana-limited-liability-company.pdf \"365 Articles Of Organization Louisiana Limited Liability Company\") [#365](/media/az4hakzc/365-articles-of-organization-louisiana-limited-liability-company.pdf \"365 Articles Of Organization Louisiana Limited Liability Company\") $100”\n\nNote: LLC formation fee is $100",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.sos.la.gov/business-services/forms-fee-schedule",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Louisiana Secretary of State",
      "evidence_quote": "[Articles of Organization-Louisiana Limited Liability Company](/media/az4hakzc/365-articles-of-organization-louisiana-limited-liability-company.pdf \"365 Articles Of Organization Louisiana Limited Liability Company\") [#365](/media/az4hakzc/365-articles-of-organization-louisiana-limited-liability-company.pdf \"365 Articles Of Organization Louisiana Limited Liability Company\") $100",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "308-louisiana-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Louisiana business",
      "topic": "LLC formation cost",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
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        ],
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      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r308_louisiana_business_and_tax_for_creators_la_llc_annual_fee",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Louisiana business: LLC annual report fee",
      "summary": "Louisiana requires an annual report fee of $30 for limited liability companies.",
      "body": "Louisiana requires an annual report fee of $30 for limited liability companies.\n\nWhat Louisiana Secretary of State actually says:\n\n“Annual Reports $30”\n\nNote: LLC annual report fee is $30",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.sos.la.gov/business-services/forms-fee-schedule",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Louisiana Secretary of State",
      "evidence_quote": "Annual Reports $30",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "308-louisiana-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Louisiana business",
      "topic": "LLC annual report fee",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
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      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r308_louisiana_business_and_tax_for_creators_la_llc_address_privacy",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Louisiana business: LLC privacy protections",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Louisiana requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state for all business registrations, and this information is publicly available.",
      "body": "Louisiana requires a registered agent with a physical address in the state for all business registrations, and this information is publicly available.\n\nWhat Louisiana Secretary of State actually says:\n\n“All business registrations with the Secretary of State require, by law, an agent with a physical address in Louisiana. An agent, or as it is sometimes called, registered agent, can be almost anyone of legal age and a legal resident of Louisiana. An agent is someone that is designated to receive legal documents served on the business in the event of administrative or legal action. An agent has an obligation to forward the legal documents to the business. An agent's name and address are publically available and are displayed on the Secretary of State's website.”\n\nNote: Registered agent address is public; can use commercial address or agent service",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.sos.la.gov/business-services/frequently-asked-questions",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Louisiana Secretary of State",
      "evidence_quote": "All business registrations with the Secretary of State require, by law, an agent with a physical address in Louisiana. An agent, or as it is sometimes called, registered agent, can be almost anyone of legal age and a legal resident of Louisiana. An agent is someone that is designated to receive legal documents served on the business in the event of administrative or legal action. An agent has an obligation to forward the legal documents to the business. An agent's name and address are publically available and are displayed on the Secretary of State's website.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "308-louisiana-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Louisiana business",
      "topic": "LLC privacy protections",
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        ],
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        ],
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      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "legal_fetch_over_cap"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r308_louisiana_business_and_tax_for_creators_la_business_license",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "State business license",
      "summary": "Louisiana does not require a general state business license for home-based businesses; licensing requirements vary by locality and industry.",
      "body": "Louisiana does not require a general state business license for home-based businesses; licensing requirements vary by locality and industry.\n\nWhat Louisiana Secretary of State actually says:\n\n“What if I don't know where I plan on doing business? A city and parish are required to produce the checklist. Some of the licenses included in our checklist are based on the location of your business.”\n\nNote: No general state business license; check local requirements",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.sos.la.gov/business-services/frequently-asked-questions",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Louisiana Secretary of State",
      "evidence_quote": "What if I don't know where I plan on doing business? A city and parish are required to produce the checklist. Some of the licenses included in our checklist are based on the location of your business.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "308-louisiana-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Louisiana business",
      "topic": "state business license",
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