Louisiana only collects sales tax on eight services. That list could expand to nearly 50 categories of services that would be subject to sales tax under a multipronged plan to rewrite the state tax code. The sales tax expansion is being considered during a that concludes Nov. 25.



Here's the proposed list of services:

  1. Lodging
  2. Ticket sales for entertainment and recreational events and amusement parks
  3. Parking
  4. Printing
  5. Laundry
  6. Telecom services
  7. Boat storage
  8. Auto clubs (e.g. AAA)
  9. Car washes
  10. Coin-operated machine services (e.g. car washes, lockers, shoe shines)
  11. Computer software repair and maintenance
  12. Timeshares
  13. Dating services
  14. Delivery services (e.g. DoorDash, InstaCart, Amazon Flex)
  15. Weight loss and diet programs (e.g. Weight Watchers, Noom)
  16. Property maintenance and repair, such as:
    1. Handyman services
    2. Home rehab (e.g. floor, carpet, cabinet or counter installation)
    3. House cleaning
    4. Window cleaning
    5. Pressure washing
    6. Pest control
    7. Pool maintenance
  17. Information services (e.g. newsletters, research publications, financial guides)
  18. Interior Decorating
  19. Rideshare, taxi and transportation
  20. Lawn care and landscaping
  21. Linen rental
  22. Lobbying
  23. Machine and equipment operation
  24. Mail and shipping
  25. Marina fees
  26. Personal training
  27. Pet grooming
  28. Photography
  29. Photofinishing
  30. Process servers
  31. Public opinion polling and research polling
  32. Quilting, embroidery and monogramming
  33. Repairs of personal property such as
    1. Cars
    2. Boats
    3. Home appliances
    4. Furniture
    5. Electronics
  34. Repossession
  35. Bathroom attendants
  36. Security services such as
    1. Locksmiths
    2. Alarm and security system monitoring
    3. Bodyguards
  37. Personal shopping
  38. Event planning and catering
  39. Massages and spas
  40. Event space rental
  41. Storage space
  42. Tanning
  43. Tattoos and piercing
  44. Travel agents and services
  45. Cable TV and satellite TV and radio
  46. Services from product warranties
  47. Waste collection and disposal
  48. Towing and wrecking services

The proposed legislation is House Bill 9. The full bill text is , and a bill summary is .

Email Alyse Pfeil at alyse.pfeil@theadvocate.com.