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Louisiana Residents Must Report Income on Illegal Activites
With each new year comes “Tax Time” and the IRS has a reminder for all of us reporting our income in Louisiana.
If you didn’t know, you must report all of your income earnings when on tax returns, and that includes income you may have earned from illegal activities.
While the message from the IRS may be entertaining to some, they are serious about you reporting all of your earnings from the previous year.
Sure, some may try to skate around reporting earnings, but if you have made money from doing something illegal, the IRS reminds you that you must still report that as part of your income.
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For example, if someone is selling drugs illegally, the IRS does require that they report their earnings from selling drugs. Will someone doing anything illegal follow the laws set by the IRS? Probably not, but that individual is still required to report money made by doing something illegal in this country.
The income gained by doing something illegal will be filed under “other income” and nowhere do you have to report how you gained that income. Thus, the IRS does not want to know what you did to earn the money, they just want you to report it.
In addition to the income you may earn by doing something illegal, the IRS reminds you that you must also report the value of anything that you may have stolen when filing taxes.
Reporting earnings from illegal activities falls under what they call “The Al Capone Rule.” If you recall, Capone and many others were sent to jail for tax evasion after they did not report earnings from selling drugs.
We should note here, that some incomes you earn may be tax-exempt, and if you’re not aware of what falls under those exemptions, you should consult with a CPA or tax attorney.
The deadline to file your Federal taxes is April 15th.
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At least eight children were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in the US state of Louisiana, local police said Sunday.
Shreveport Police Department spokesperson Christopher Bordelon said officers responded to the shooting just after 6 am (1100GMT), following a domestic disturbance call.
The age of the deceased ranged from one to 14 years, he said, adding that the incident involved at least 10 individuals across four separate locations.
The suspect attempted to flee by carjacking a vehicle and driving to neighboring Bossier City, where police located and shot him dead.
Bordelon said Shreveport police officers pursued the suspect’s vehicle into Bossier, where three officers discharged their firearms, killing him. He said investigators believe the suspect was the only person who opened fire at the locations.
Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux described the attack as “maybe the worst tragic situation we’ve ever had,” adding: “It’s a terrible morning.”
No immediate information was available about the condition of the injured.
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When it comes to retiring, the best places to do so often are affordable, have a high quality of life and access to quality healthcare.
If you’re looking for a place to retire, Niche has identified the best places for retirees in Louisiana.
In its list, Niche has taken into account factors like weather, crime rates, housing costs and access to amenities.
The 5 best places to retire in Louisiana according to Niche
These are the top five best places to retire in Louisiana, according to Niche.
1. Oak Hills Place
Oak Hills Place is a suburb of Baton Rouge and is the overall best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, has a population of 9,038 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. The area is highly rated for families, diversity, as well as health and fitness. Here, the median home value is $437,900 and the median rent is $1,422, according to Niche.
2. Westminster
Westminster is another suburb of Baton Rouge and is the second-best place to retire in Louisiana. Located in East Baton Rouge Parish, this suburb has a population of 2,559 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. This area is highly rated for nightlife, diversity, families, health and fitness, as well as commute. The median home value here is $266,100 and the median rent is $1,482, says Niche.
3. River Ridge
River Ridge is a suburb of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, and is the third-best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb has a population of 13,312 and offers residents a dense suburban feel. The area is highly rated for public schools, family, nightlife and diversity. The median home value is $357,400 and the median rent is $1,127, according to Niche.
4. Westlake
Westlake is a town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. With a population of 4,743, this town offers residents a rural feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, jobs, cost of living, nightlife and weather. Here, the median home value is $166,100 and the median rent is $1,049, says Niche.
5. Prien
Prien is another town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. This town has a population of 7,119 and offers residents a suburban rural mix feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, nightlife and weather. The median home value here is $278,000 and the median rent is $1,292, according to Niche.
Presley Bo Tyler is the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team reporter for USA Today Network. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@Gannett.com
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