Louisiana lawmakers advanced bills to flatten the state’s income tax rate and repeal the corporate franchise tax in a special legislative session focused on a sweeping tax reform package championed by Republican Gov.

A key piece of Gov. Jeff Landry’s tax package cleared its first step Friday, but clear signs emerged that the less-popular parts that would raise more revenue are facing increased opposition. The House Ways and Means Committee overwhelmingly approved a ...

If approved by the full House and Senate, the plan would eliminate the current tax brackets and move the state closer to eliminating the income tax.

Gov. Jeff Landry asked Louisiana lawmakers to update the state's tax code Wednesday as he opened the first day of the state's third special session of the year. Why it matters: If Landry's expansive plan goes through,

Louisiana lawmakers began debating bills Thursday that would revamp the state's tax code by lowering income taxes for all workers while adding sales taxes to services not currently taxed and raising the state sales tax rate permanently.

The special session on tax reform is underway at the State Capitol and Gov. Jeff Landry is encouraging lawmakers to pass all his bills to revise the state’s tax code. Landry’s proposal will reduce individual and corporate income taxes while expanding sales tax to more goods and services.