APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Please review these instructions carefully. Failure to complete ALL applicable lines will delay the processing of this return and the issuance of the applicable receipts and licenses. WHO MUST FILE Each person pursuing any trade, profession, vocation, calling or business should complete this form for each municipality or parish in which he maintains a business location. Each person is required to keep reasonable records. Separate records are required for each place of business. This booklet is intended to present summary information concerning tax liabilities and filing requirements. For legal clarification refer to Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. LINE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Fill in month, day and year of application. 2. Indicate whether the business is new (began operation or was purchased in the previous calendar year) or is an existing business applying for a renewal. For existing businesses, provide the license number you were issued last year when you paid occupational license tax. 3. Provide requested numbers or check the box marked “none” if you have none. 4. See instructions for number 3. 5. See instructions for number 3. 6. Provide the indicated information for the taxpayer/business. 7. Indicate whether the accounting records for the taxpayer/business are located at the address listed in item D., the same location as the mailing address of the taxpayer/business or the address listed in item E., the physical location of the business. 8. Indicate the type of business by checking one of the 6 boxes provided. 9. Provide all information requested on business owners. If the business has a single owner, provide information on that owner here. 10. Provide the name and address of your agent or attorney who would be served if a suit or charges were filed. 11. Describe the kind of business to be carried on at this location. Please provide detail, such as: Retail, women’s clothing; Wholesale, restaurant supplies; Construction, home building, general contractor; Lending, mortgage loans; Commission, real estate agent, etc. If uncertain of category, describe the business in detail. 12. The taxpayer or preparer must sign the application. |
13. Check the appropriate box and provide the requested information for either new businesses. If this application is for an existing business, i.e. one in operation for the entire prior calendar year, skip to number 15. 14. Calculation of taxable gross receipts differs depending on the length of time business has been in operation. For a business in operation less than 30 days immediately prior to the end of the calendar year nd (opened between December 2 and December 31st), the total gross receipts or sales is the taxable gross. nd Businesses in operation for a period of less than thirty days commencing prior to December 2 st st initially pay the minimum tax if prior to July 1 . If opened on July 1 or thereafter, one-half the minimum tax is due initially. After the first 30 days of operation, the business should calculate the remainder of the tax due as detailed for businesses in operation more than 30 days. Taxable receipts for businesses in operation more than 30 days are calculated by multiplying the gross receipts for the first 30 days of operation , minus applicable deductions (which only apply to a few businesses, as listed in the footnote on Schedule A), by the number of months (a part of a month should count as an entire month) in operation. For businesses opened during the prior calendar year, the taxable receipts are calculated by dividing the gross receipts for the entire period of operation during the calendar year, minus applicable deductions, by the total number of days in operation during the calendar year. The result of this division is then multiplied by 365 to get the taxable receipts. 15. For existing businesses, the gross receipts for the prior calendar year, minus applicable deductions, are the taxable receipts. The taxable receipts, once calculated as instructed for the box checked to indicate the length of time in operation, should be recorded in the blank on the right of the form. 16. For Retailer Dealers of Gasoline and Motor Fuels. The tax is computed based on the amount of gallons of gasoline or motor fuels sold using the table in R.S. 47:354.1 and the amount of gross sales of merchandise, services and rentals using the table in R.S. 47:354. The maximum sum of the tax using the two tables shall not exceed $6,200. 17. Indicate the class of business which constitutes the major portion of the gross receipts, fees, or commissions earned. 18. Using the appropriate table for the class checked, calculate the tax due. For businesses not falling within the five classes listed, such as professionals or pharmacy, multiply the taxable receipts by one-tenth of one percent (0.1%). Be aware of the following maximum tax limits: retail motor vehicle and boat dealers-$800.00; wholesale motor vehicle and boat dealers-$250.00; contractors-$750.00; hotels/motels $2 per room, plus a separate license for any retail sales; nursing homes-$2.00 per room, plus a retail tax based on 1/3 of the taxable gross receipts; real estate broker-$2,200.00; retail building materials dealers-taxed under wholesale schedule- $6,200.00. |
19. For those items subject to a flat fee, list total items by type, and calculate the tax due. For example: Item Number Fee Total for Item Pool Tables 5 $20 $100 Video Games 7 $50 $350 Total $450 20. Add the tax due plus any flat fees. 21. Calculate interest due for delinquent taxes paid after the last day of February. 22. Calculate the penalty for delinquent taxes. 23. List total amount due. Remit this amount with the completed application to your tax collector. |
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE TAX Alphabetic List of Businesses LOUISIANA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION This list includes most of the businesses specifically mentioned in the occupational license tax law, L.R.S. 47:341-363, as well as some of the more common businesses. However, it is not all-inclusive. Many businesses not listed here are still taxable under the occupational license tax law. Business Classifications Table No./Basis of Tax Business Classifications Table No./Basis of Tax Abstractors 1 Gross Sales Boat landing 1 Gross Sales Abstract and title company 1 Gross Sales Boat launching 1 Gross Sales Accountant 0.1% of Gross Boat marina 1 Gross Sales Advertising agency 1 Gross Sales Boats-retail 1 Gross Sales Air hockey table Flat Fee-$20 Body piercing 1 Gross Sales Air transportation 1 Gross Sales Bonding company 1 Gross Sales Aircraft dealer-wholesale 2 Gross Sales Bondsman 1 Gross Sales Alcohol distiller 4 Gross Commissions Bowling alley 1 Gross Sales Ambulance service 1 Gross Sales Bowling games, mechanical Flat Fee-$20 Amusement device, mechanical Flat Fee-$50/$20 Building material dealer-retail 2 Gross Sales Amusement hall 1 Gross Sales Building material dealer-wholesale 2 Gross Sales Amusement park 1 Gross Sales Bus line 1 Gross Sales Answering service 1 Gross Sales Business school 1 Gross Sales Antique show Flat Fee-$250 Cable television business 1 Gross Sales Appraiser 1 Gross Sales Campground 1 Gross Sales Archery range 1 Gross Sales Car wash 1 Gross Sales Architect 0.1% of Gross Carnival Flat Fee-$250 Arena 1 Gross Sales Carpet cleaning business 1 Gross Sales Armored car service 1 Gross Sales Catering service 1 Gross Sales Arts and crafts fair Flat Fee-$250 Cellular telephone 5 Gross Receipts Attorney-at-law 0.1% of Gross Cemetary 1 Gross Sales Auction barn 1 Gross Sales Chemical engineer 0.1% of Gross Auctioneer 4 Gross Commissions Chemist 0.1% of Gross Auto auction 1 Gross Sales Child care service 1 Gross Sales Auto for hire 1 Gross Sales Chiropodist 0.1% of Gross Auto title service 1 Gross Sales Cigarette vending machines 1 Gross Sales Bacteriologist 0.1% of Gross Circus Flat Fee-$250 Bail bondsmen 1 Gross Sales Civil engineer 0.1% of Gross Barbershop 1 Gross Sales Cleaning service 1 Gross Sales Barge carrier-freight 1 Gross Sales Clothing store 1 Gross Sales Barge carrier-passengers 1 Gross Sales Coffee house 1 Gross Sales Baseball park 1 Gross Sales Coin operated laundry 1 Gross Sales Baseball, professional Flat Fee-$1,000 Coin-operated amusement device Flat Fee-$50/$20 Bath house 1 Gross Sales Cold storage plant 1 Gross Sales Beauty salon 1 Gross Sales Collection agency 1 Gross Sales Bed & breakfast Flat Fee-$2/rm+retail Common carrier 1 Gross Sales Billiard table Flat Fee-$20 Computer sales/service 1 Gross Sales Billing agency 1 Gross Sales Concert Flat Fee-$250 Boarding house Flat Fee-$2/rm+retail Concession 1 Gross Sales Boat carrier-freight 1 Gross Sales Contractor 2 Gross Sales Boat carrier-passengers 1 Gross Sales Copy service 1 Gross Sales Boat dealer 1 Gross Sales Cotton compress business 4 Gross Commissions |
Business Classifications Table No./Basis of Tax Business Classifications Table No./Basis of Tax Cotton factor business 4 Gross Commissions Golf course 1 Gross Sales Cotton future brokerage 4 Gross Commissions Golf practice range 1 Gross Sales Counseling service 0.1% of Gross Grain commission house 4 Gross Commissions Crating service 1 Gross Sales Grain elevator 2 Gross Sales Credit bureau 1 Gross Sales Grip test machine Flat Fee-$20 Custodial service 1 Gross Sales Grocery store 1 Gross Sales Dance hall 1 Gross Sales Gun show Flat Fee-$250 Day care center 1 Gross Sales Hawker Flat Fee-$200 Decorator 1 Gross Sales Health club 1 Gross Sales Deep sea salvage 1 Gross Sales Heavy equipment dealer 2 Gross Sales Delivery service 1 Gross Sales Home health service 1 Gross Sales Dentist 0.1% of Gross Hospital (for profit) 1 Gross Sales Detective agency 1 Gross Sales Hotel Flat Fee-$2/rm+retail Dispatcher 1 Gross Sales House moving 2 Gross Sales Doctor 0.1% of Gross Insurance adjuster 1 Gross Sales Dog grooming 1 Gross Sales Itinerant vendor Flat Fee-$200 Dog kennel 1 Gross Sales Itinerant vendor-seafood/produce Flat Fee-$100 Dog training 1 Gross Sales Janitorial service 1 Gross Sales Drag strip 1 Gross Sales Jeweler 1 Gross Sales Drilling service 2 Gross Sales Jewelry store 1 Gross Sales Driving school 1 Gross Sales Juke box Flat Fee-$20 Drug store See RS 47:359 K Junkyard 1 Gross Sales Dry cleaner 1 Gross Sales Kiddie rides Flat Fee-$20 Dyeing 1 Gross Sales Laboratory 1 Gross Sales Eating establishment 1 Gross Sales Landscaping service 1 Gross Sales Electric utility 5 Gross Receipts Laundromat 1 Gross Sales Electrical engineer 0.1% of Gross Laundry 1 Gross Sales Electroplating service 1 Gross Sales Lawn service 1 Gross Sales Elevator repair business 1 Gross Sales Leasing immovable property 2 Gross Sales Elevator service business 1 Gross Sales Leasing movable property 1 Gross Sales Employment agency 1 Gross Sales Limousine service 1 Gross Sales Engineer 0.1% of Gross Lithographer 0.1% of Gross Engraver 1 Gross Sales Livestock auction house 4 Gross Commissions Escort service 1 Gross Sales Livestock auctions 4 Gross Commissions Exhibition show 1 Gross Sales Lumber broker 4 Gross Commissions Ferry boat 1 Gross Sales Maid service 1 Gross Sales Film developing 1 Gross Sales Mailing room 1 Gross Sales Finance company 3 Gross Loans Mailing/packaging business 1 Gross Sales Firing range 1 Gross Sales Management training school 1 Gross Sales Flea market participant 1 Gross Sales Manufacturer's agent 4 Gross Commissions Foosball table Flat Fee-$20 Massage service 1 Gross Sales Football, professional Flat Fee-$1,000 Mechanical engineer 0.1% of Gross Fortune teller 1 Gross Sales Medical transportation service 1 Gross Sales Freezer locker 1 Gross Sales Merchandise broker 4 Gross Commissions Freight transportation 1 Gross Sales Merry go round Flat Fee-$20 Funeral director 1 Gross Sales Messenger service 1 Gross Sales Garage 1 Gross Sales Miniature golf link 1 Gross Sales Garbage collection 1 Gross Sale Mobile home dealer- retail 1 Gross Sale Gardening service 1 Gross Sales Mobile home dealer- wholesale 1 Gross Sales |
Business Classifications Table No./Basis of Tax Business Classifications Table No./Basis of Tax Mobile home park 1 Gross Sales Professional school 1 Gross Sales Mobile home rental 1 Gross Sales Professional sports Flat Fee-$1,000 Mobile home repairs 1 Gross Sales Pulse rate monitor Flat Fee-$20 Mobile phone 5 Gross Receipts Race track 1 Gross Sales Modeling agency 1 Gross Sales Railroad carrier-freight 1 Gross Sales Monogramming 1 Gross Sales Railroad carrier-passengers 1 Gross Sales Mortgage broker 4 Gross Commissions Real estate broker 4 Gross Commissions Mortgage company 3 Gross Loans Recreational beach 1 Gross Sales Motel Flat Fee-$2/rm+retail Recreational club 1 Gross Sales Motor freight line 1 Gross Sales Reducing salon 1 Gross Sales Motor vehicle carrier-freight 1 Gross Sales Refrigerated locker 1 Gross Sales Motor vehicle carrier-passengers 1 Gross Sales Rental managment-commission 4 Gross Commissions Motor vehicle dealer 1 Gross Sales Renting immovable property 2 Gross Sales Motor vehicle dealer-wholesale 2 Gross Sales Renting movable property 1 Gross Sales Motor vehicle rentals 1 Gross Sales Renting movable property-wholesale 2 Gross Sales Motor vehicle repainting shop 1 Gross Sales Repair business 1 Gross Sales Motor vehicle repair shop 1 Gross Sales Repairs 1 Gross Sales Motor vehicle storage business 1 Gross Sales Restaurant 1 Gross Sales Movie theatre 1 Gross Sales Retail dealer 1 Gross Sales Moving business 1 Gross Sales Retail sales to farmers 2 Gross Sales Music school 1 Gross Sales Retail sales to institutions 2 Gross Sales Natural gas utility 5 Gross Receipts Riding academy 1 Gross Sales Newspaper clipping service 1 Gross Sales Rooming house Flat Fee-$2/rm+retail Nurse's registry 1 Gross Sales Salvage yard 1 Gross Sales Nursing home Flat Fee-$2/rm+ School, private 1 Gross Sales 1/3 retail Security business 1 Gross Sales Oculist 0.1% of Gross Self defense training 1 Gross Sales Oil and gas lease broker 4 Gross Commissions Service business 1 Gross Sales Oil well service 2 Gross Sales Shipbuilder 2 Gross Sales Operation of office building 1 Gross Sales Shoe shine parlor/stand 1 Gross Sales Operator of coin vending machine 1 Gross Sales Sightseeing tours 1 Gross Sales Osteopath 0.1% of Gross Sign painting 1 Gross Sales Packing house for meat or fish 1 Gross Sales Sitter service 1 Gross Sales Packing service 1 Gross Sales Skating rink 1 Gross Sales Palm reading, psychic, etc. 1 Gross Sales Slaughterhouse-commission basis 4 Gross Commissions Parking lot 1 Gross Sales Special event Flat Fee-$250 Pawnbroker 1 Gross Sales ($300) Sports, professional Flat Fee-$1,000 Peddler Flat Fee-$200 Stable 1 Gross Sales Peddler-produce Flat Fee-$100 Steam cleaning business 1 Gross Sales Peddler-seafood Flat Fee-$100 Steam pressing business 1 Gross Sales Photo lab 1 Gross Sales Steamboat/steamship agency 4 Gross Commissions Photographer 1 Gross Sales Stock or bond brokerage 4 Gross Commissions Physician 0.1% of Gross Storage business 1 Gross Sales Pinball machine Flat Fee-$50 Storage room or landing 1 Gross Sales Pool table Flat Fee-$20 Sugar broker 4 Gross Commissions Postal service, private 1 Gross Sales Sugar factor 4 Gross Commissions Printer 0.1% of Gross Surety company 1 Gross Sales Private investigator 1 Gross Sales Swim club 1 Gross Sales Produce broker 4 Gross Commissions |
Business Classifications Table No./Basis of Tax Business Classifications Table No./Basis of Tax Swimming pool service 1 Gross Sales Trucking business 1 Gross Sales Tattooing 1 Gross Sales Tugboat business 1 Gross Sales Taxicab service 1 Gross Sales Undertaker 1 Gross Sales Taxidermist 1 Gross Sales Utility company 5 Gross Receipts Telegraph 5 Gross Receipts Vehicle escort service 1 Gross Sales Telephone business 5 Gross Receipts Vending machine operator 1 Gross Sales Television, coin-operated Flat Fee-$20 Veternarian 0.1% of Gross Theatre 1 Gross Sales Video game Flat Fee-$50 Tourist camp 1 Gross Sales Warehouse 1 Gross Sales Tow truck service 1 Gross Sales Washateria 1 Gross Sales Towboat business 1 Gross Sales Watchman agency 1 Gross Sales Trailer park 1 Gross Sales Waterworks 5 Gross Receipts Transportation business 1 Gross Sales Weight loss business 1 Gross Sales Travel agency 1 Gross Sales Wholesale dealer in merchandise 2 Gross Sales Traveling show Flat Fee-$250 Wholesale dealer in services 2 Gross Sales Tree service 1 Gross Sales Wrecker service 1 Gross Sales Truck escort service 1 Gross Sales Wrecking yard 1 Gross Sales Truck wash 1 Gross Sales Wrestling arena 1 Gross Sales Special Provisions, Caps or Deductions Exempted Businesses Business/Citation Business/Citation Boat Dealers (deduction-cap)/47:361(D) Agricultural or Horticultural Pursuits/47:360(E) Commercial Fishermen (no additional permits)/40:940.52 Alcoholic Beverage Dealers, Wholesale/47:360(D) Contractors (cap and special provision)/47:362(A) Banks/47:360(E) Hotels/Motels (license per room)/47:359(I) Blind Persons/47:360(A) Hotels/Motels (more than 1 license/location)/47:346 Broadcasters, Radio & TV/47:360(E) Lessors (special provision)/47:362(C) Motor Vehicle Dealers (deduction-cap)/47:361(D) Direct Sellers as Peddlers/47:359(C)(2) Nursing Homes (deduction)/47:359(I) Farmers Cooperatives/47:360(E), and Title 3 Pawnbrokers ($300 minimum)/47:354(D) Farmers and their employees/3:493 Railroads (special provision)/47:362(D) Insurance Companies/47:362(E) Real Estate Broker (cap)/47:342(7) La. Artists & Craftsmen (non-profit shows)/47:360(B) Retail Building Materials Dealers (cap)/47:355(B) Manufacturers Agents/47:359(C)(2) Service Stations (excise tax deduction)/47:361(A) Manufacturers/47:360(F) Small Businesses (under $2,500)/47:354(C) & 355(B) Ministers/47:360(E) Stocks & Bonds, Interstate (deduction)/47:361(C) Newspapers/47:360(E) Undertakers (deduction-outside payments)/47:361(B) Nonprofit Organizations/47:360(C) Vending/Weighing Machines (one license)/47:346 Other Exempted Businesses/47:360 Sawmills/47:360(E) For assistance with your Occupational License Tax questions, contact your local tax administrator. |
Louisiana Occupational License Tax Tables Prepared by the Louisiana Municipal Association RETAIL R.S. 47:354 TABLE 1 WHOLESALE R.S. 47:355 TABLE 2 LENDING R.S. 47:356 TABLE 3 If the Gross Sales are: If the Gross Sales are: If the Amount of the Loan Made is: The Annual The Annual License License The Annual As Much As But Less Than Shall Be: As Much As But Less Than Shall Be: License As Much As But Less Than Shall Be: $0 $50,000 $50 $ 0 $ 100,000 $ 50 50,000 75,000 60 100,000 150,000 75 $ 0 $ 250,000 $ 50 75,000 100,000 90 150,000 250,000 100 250,000 500,000 100 100,000 150,000 120 250,000 500,000 150 500,000 750,000 150 150,000 200,000 180 500,000 600,000 200 750,000 1,000,000 200 200,000 250,000 250 600,000 800,000 250 1,000,000 1,250,000 250 250,000 300,000 300 800,000 1,000,000 300 1,250,000 1,500,000 300 300,000 400,000 360 1,000,000 1,500,000 400 1,500,000 1,750,000 350 400,000 500,000 500 1,500,000 2,000,000 500 1,750,000 2,000,000 400 500,000 600,000 650 2,000,000 2,500,000 700 2,000,000 2,250,000 450 600,000 750,000 800 2,500,000 3,000,000 900 2,250,000 2,500,000 500 750,000 1,000,000 900 3,000,000 4,000,000 1,000 2,500,000 3,000,000 550 1,000,000 1,500,000 1,200 4,000,000 5,000,000 1,250 3,000,000 3,500,000 600 1,500,000 2,000,000 1,800 5,000,000 5,500,000 1,800 3,500,000 4,000,000 650 2,000,000 2,500,000 2,400 5,500,000 6,000,000 2,400 4,000,000 4,500,000 700 2,500,000 3,000,000 3,000 6,000,000 6,500,000 3,000 4,500,000 5,000,000 750 3,000,000 3,500,000 3,600 6,500,000 7,000,000 3,600 5,000,000 5,500,000 800 3,500,000 4,000,000 4,200 7,000,000 7,500,000 4,200 5,500,000 6,000,000 850 4,000,000 4,500,000 4,800 7,500,000 8,000,000 4,800 6,000,000 6,500,000 900 4,500,000 5,000,000 5,400 8,000,000 9,000,000 5,200 6,500,000 7,000,000 950 5,000,000 5,500,000 6,000 9,000,000 10,000,000 5,600 7,000,000 7,500,000 1,000 5,500,000 . . . . . . . . 6,200 10,000,000 11,000,000 6,000 7,500,000 8,000,000 1,050 11,000,000 12,000,000 6,400 8,000,000 8,500,000 1,100 12,000,000 13,000,000 6,800 8,500,000 9,000,000 1,150 13,000,000 14,000,000 7,200 9,000,000 9,500,000 1,200 14,000,000 . . . . . . . . 7,500 9,500,000 10,000,000 1,250 10,000,000 11,000,000 1,350 11,000,000 12,000,000 1,450 RETAIL 12,000,000 13,000,000 1,550 GASOLINE R.S. 47:354.1 TABLE 1.1 13,000,000 14,000,000 1,650 14,000,000 15,000,000 1,750 If the Gallons Sold are: 15,000,000 16,000,000 1,850 The Annual 16,000,000 17,000,000 1,950 License 17,000,000 18,000,000 2,050 As Much As But Less Than Shall Be: 18,000,000 19,000,000 2,150 19,000,000 20,000,000 2,250 0 55,000 $50 20,000,000 25,000,000 2,500 55,00 85,000 60 25,000,000 30,000,000 3,000 85,000 110,000 90 30,000,000 35,000,000 3,500 110,000 165,000 120 35,000,000 . . . . . . . . 3,700 165,000 225,000 180 COMMISSION R.S. 47:357 TABLE 4 225,000 275,000 250 275,000 325,000 300 If the Gross Annual Commissions 325,000 450,000 360 and Brokerages are: 450,000 550,000 500 The Annual 550,000 650,000 650 License 650,000 825,000 800 As Much As But Less Than Shall Be: PUBLIC UTILITIES R.S. 47:358 TABLE 5 825,000 1,000,000 900 1,000,000 1,500,000 1,200 $ 0 $ 15,000 $ 50 If the Gross Annual Receipts are: 1,500,000 2,000,000 1,800 15,000 20,000 70 2,000,000 2,500,000 2,400 20,000 25,000 90 The Annual 2,500,000 3,000,000 3,000 25,000 30,000 112 License 3,000,000 3,500,000 3,600 30,000 40,000 137 As Much As But Less Than Shall Be: 3,500,000 4,000,000 4,200 40,000 50,000 180 4,000,000 4,500,000 4,800 50,000 65,000 225 $ 0 $ 20,000 $ 50 4,500,000 5,000,000 5,400 65,000 80,000 300 20,000 25,000 60 5,000,000 5,500,000 6,000 80,000 100,000 360 25,000 37,500 75 5,500,000 . . . . . . . . 6,200 100,000 125,000 450 37,500 50,000 115 125,000 150,000 600 50,000 75,000 150 150,000 175,000 675 75,000 100,000 200 175,000 200,000 750 100,000 150,000 300 200,000 250,000 900 150,000 200,000 450 250,000 300,000 1,050 200,000 250,000 650 300,000 350,000 1,200 250,000 500,000 750 350,000 400,000 1,400 500,000 750,000 1,500 400,000 450,000 1,600 750,000 1,000,000 2,250 450,000 500,000 1,800 1,000,000 1,250,000 3,000 500,000 550,000 2,000 1,250,000 1,500,000 3,750 550,000 600,000 2,200 1,500,000 1,750,000 4,500 600,000 650,000 2,400 1,750,000 2,000,000 5,250 650,000 700,000 2,600 2,000,000 2,250,000 6,000 700,000 750,000 2,800 2,250,000 2,500,000 6,900 750,000 800,000 3,000 2,500,000 . . . . . . 7,500 800,000 850,000 3,200 850,000 900,000 3,400 900,000 950,000 3,600 950,000 . . . . . . . 3,700 |