Louisiana · Flat income tax, parish sales taxes
CPA, bookkeeping & fractional CFO services in Louisiana
Louisiana moved to a flat personal income tax in its recent tax reform, but parish and local sales taxes, collected separately in many parishes, still make it one of the more complex states for sales tax. CPA Torrance is a CPA-led firm based in Torrance, California that provides bookkeeping, tax planning, tax filing and fractional CFO support to Louisiana businesses remotely.
- Serving all of Louisiana remotely
- Louisiana CIFT-620, IT-565 and parish sales tax tracked for you
- Monthly reporting included
In short
Why is Louisiana sales tax complicated?
Louisiana has a state sales tax plus parish and local sales taxes, and in many parishes the local tax is collected by a local collector rather than the state, with its own registration and returns. Businesses selling across parishes may file with several collectors. Recent reforms changed rates and rules, so we check current requirements for each location.
- State income tax
- Flat rate
- State sales tax
- State + parish
- Key business tax
- Corporate income and franchise tax
- How we serve
- Remotely, statewide
Services in Louisiana
What we do for Louisiana business owners
From New Orleans hospitality and shipping companies to Baton Rouge petrochemical suppliers and Lafayette energy firms, Louisiana owners need careful sales tax and income tax compliance. We provide monthly bookkeeping, federal and Louisiana tax planning, filings and CFO reporting from one coordinated team.
Bookkeeping Services
- Monthly reconciliations in QuickBooks Online
- Louisiana state and parish sales tax tracking
- Payroll and contractor payment review
- Monthly profit and loss and balance sheet
- Catch-up and clean-up bookkeeping
Tax Planning & Strategy
- Entity and S corporation review
- Louisiana PTE election review
- Federal and state estimated payments
- Multi-state income review
- Year-end tax planning meeting
Tax Filing & Compliance
- Federal business returns (1120, 1120S, 1065)
- Louisiana CIFT-620, IT-565 and parish sales tax returns
- Owner individual returns
- IRS and state notice help
- Due-date tracking for every filing
Fractional CFO Services
- Cash-flow forecasts
- Budget versus actual reviews
- Margin and pricing analysis
- Lender- and investor-ready reporting
- Growth and hiring plans
Louisiana tax planning
Planning around Louisiana taxes
Louisiana planning combines the flat income tax, recent reform changes, parish sales taxes and federal planning.
Book a 15-min callParish sales tax
We register and file with the right parish collectors and track rates by location.
Recent tax reform
Louisiana changed income, sales and franchise tax rules recently. We apply the current rules to your business.
Energy and industrial
Equipment-heavy businesses need depreciation and cash planning.
Who we work with
Louisiana industries we serve
We work with owner-led businesses across Louisiana, with experience in the industries that drive the state economy.
Energy services
Oil and gas suppliers and service companies.
Petrochemical suppliers
Industrial contractors and suppliers.
Hospitality and tourism
Restaurants, hotels and event businesses in New Orleans.
Shipping and maritime
Port, barge and logistics companies.
E-commerce sellers
Online brands with Louisiana sales tax, inventory and multi-channel books.
Professional firms
Consultants, agencies and law firms billing by the hour, project or retainer.
Why Louisiana businesses choose CPA Torrance
Areas we cover
Serving businesses across Louisiana
Businesses in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles work in energy, petrochemicals, shipping, tourism and hospitality. CPA Torrance helps Louisiana businesses, including those owned from out of state, stay compliant and organized through remote meetings.
- New Orleans
- Baton Rouge
- Shreveport
- Lafayette
- Lake Charles
- Metairie
- Kenner
- Monroe
- Bossier City
- Houma
- Video meetings on your schedule
- Secure document portal for statements and returns
- Cloud accounting you can see any time
FAQ
Louisiana business tax and accounting questions
Not covered here? A 15-minute call gets you a straight answer for your situation.
What financial services can CPA Torrance provide to Louisiana businesses?
We provide monthly bookkeeping, federal and Louisiana tax planning, business tax filing and fractional CFO services. Everything runs from one set of books, so your bookkeeper, CPA and CFO advisor work from the same numbers.
Do I file sales tax with each parish?
In many cases, yes. Local sales taxes are often collected by parish collectors with separate returns, though some filing can be centralized.
Did Louisiana change its income tax?
Yes. Recent reform moved Louisiana to a flat personal income tax and changed corporate and franchise tax rules.
Does Louisiana have a pass-through entity tax?
Yes. Louisiana allows pass-through entities to elect to be taxed at the entity level.
Can CPA Torrance work with Louisiana businesses remotely?
Yes. We serve businesses across Louisiana, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Metairie, Kenner, Monroe, Bossier City and Houma, through video meetings, a secure document portal and cloud accounting you can see any time. Our office is in Torrance, California.
How do I get started?
Book a 15-minute call or request a free financial assessment. We review your books, tax position and systems and recommend the right mix of support for your Louisiana business.
Get your Louisiana books and taxes in order.
Book a call to review bookkeeping and tax planning for your Louisiana business.