Lawmakers urge caution in lowering income tax
Rep. John Wyble deferred a bill Monday that proposed gradually reducing the state income tax rate over a 10-year-period. ( Photo by Sheridan A. White/LSU Manship School News Service) BATON ROUGE — Efforts to eliminate or significantly reduce Louisiana’s state income tax appear to be on hold this legislative session, as lawmakers have signaled a more cautious approach following recent tax reductions. House Bill 253 by state Rep. Danny McCormick, R-Oil City, and House Bill 411
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