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Tax Reform & Corporate Filing Records
Franchise-tax repeal and older periods
Louisiana repealed corporation franchise tax for franchise-tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Prior periods may still require attention. Identify the exact period shown on a notice or return before assuming the repeal resolves an outstanding account. Louisiana franchise-tax repeal guidance.
Current corporation income-tax rules
Louisiana's corporation income-tax guidance describes the current filing framework and the changes effective for periods beginning in 2025. Review federal classification, Louisiana income, prior returns, and estimated payments together. A historical combined income/franchise workflow should not be carried forward without checking the applicable period. Louisiana corporation income-tax guidance.
Review sales-tax assumptions after reform
Louisiana publishes guidance on sales and use tax exemptions repealed beginning in 2025. A business should review its actual products, services, and exemption documentation rather than treating every historical tax setting as current. We identify the affected revenue and purchasing records for that review. Louisiana sales-tax reform guidance.
How we scope the work
We start with the decision or filing you need to complete, the entities and people involved, and the deadline. After reviewing the available records, we identify missing information and propose the services and deliverables. For ongoing work, we establish a close and filing calendar so bookkeeping, tax projections, and owner reporting use consistent information.
For an audit or other assurance request, bring the lender, grant, board, or regulatory requirement. We confirm the engagement type and applicable professional requirements before accepting the work.
CPA services for Louisiana clients
Tax preparation
Coordinate business and owner returns using reconciled income, allocations, and payment records.
Tax planning
Compare entity elections, transaction timing, and owner consequences before making a decision.
Financial reporting & cash flow
Connect the monthly close, forecasts, and financing needs to clear management reports.
Audit & assurance
Review the intended financial-statement user, required engagement, records, and deadline to define the appropriate scope.
Louisiana CPA questions
Should I ignore an older franchise-tax notice after repeal?
No. Review the period and account history. The repeal applies to specified periods beginning in 2026 or later and does not by itself resolve an earlier filing, balance, or notice.
How do Louisiana clients work with KAS?
We provide virtual service through secure document exchange, scheduled video meetings, and electronic signatures. The engagement defines the services, responsibilities, and deadlines; this service area does not represent a walk-in office.