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Breaking News: Major Advocacy Win for Restaurants as FTC Excludes Industry from Junk Fee Rule

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Latest News Breaking News: Major Advocacy Win for Restaurants as FTC Excludes Industry from Junk Fee Rule Dec 17, 2024 After a 15-month advocacy campaign, restaurant operators have scored a significant victory. This morning, the Biden Administration and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released their final rule on so-called “junk fees,” explicitly excluding restaurants from…

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Top Business Alerts: Key Deadlines & Updates You Can’t Miss

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Latest News Top Business Alerts: Key Deadlines & Updates You Can’t Miss Dec 10, 2024 Stay ahead with these critical updates and compliance reminders tailored for LRA members: Corporate Transparency Act: January 1 Filing Deadline Back On The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) filing deadline for beneficial ownership…

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Louisiana Sales Tax Rate Increases on January 1, 2025: What You Need to Know 

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Latest News Louisiana Sales Tax Rate Increases on January 1, 2025: What You Need to Know  Dec 3, 2024 Starting January 1, 2025, Louisiana’s state sales tax rate will increase from 4.45% to 5%. While this increase applies uniformly across all parishes, combined state and local sales tax rates will vary depending on your location.…

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Louisiana’s Tax Reform Special Session Starts Today

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Latest News Louisiana’s Tax Reform Special Session Starts Today Nov 6, 2024 Today marks the start of Louisiana’s third special session of 2024, where Governor Jeff Landry aims to address tax reform. The proposed changes include restructuring income tax, broadening sales tax, and repealing the corporate franchise tax, all of which could have significant impacts…

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New Analysis Explains Challenges of Higher Costs, Menu Price Increases

Latest News New Analysis Explains Challenges of Higher Costs, Menu Price Increases Oct 4, 2024 Restaurants across the U.S. are grappling with rising food and labor costs, and Louisiana operators are facing even greater pressure due to skyrocketing insurance premiums. According to the National Restaurant Association, food costs have surged 29% over the past four…

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