In response to a court ruling finding that New Orleans’ requirement that the holder of a residential short-term rental (“RSTR”) license hold a homestead exemption violated the Constitution’s Commerce Clause, the New Orleans City Planning Commission is making recommendations for changes to the RSTR regulations. In particular, on January 27, 2023, the City Planning Commission
Hospitality Industry
New Orleans Mayor Limits Service at Bars and Restaurants
By Jill Gautreaux on
Posted in COVID-19, Hospitality and Entertainment
UPDATE: All casinos, bars, and movie theaters in the entire state are ordered closed and restaurants are limited to delivery, take-out, and drive thru. The change takes effect at midnight tonight and remains in effect until April 13.
Yesterday, Mayor LaToya Cantrell of the City of New Orleans issued restrictions concerning bar and restaurant operations…
Louisiana Tax Changes Impacting the Hospitality Industry
Sales Tax Changes:
The Louisiana Legislature has simplified the effective state tax rates for most taxable transactions, eliminating the previous five potential tax rates (as applicable to various exemptions) to two possible rates: either fully exempt from state tax or 4.45% for most purchases (down from 5%). Effective July 1, 2018, House Bill (“HB”) 10…