La. ranks 36th for business taxes

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A report shows that Louisiana has the 36th best climate in the country for business taxes. The study by the Tax Foundation, a Washington think tank, found that while Louisiana ranks high for unemployment insurance taxes, coming in fifth overall, the state ranks low for sales taxes, coming in at 46th. The state dropped a notch from its 35th place ranking in 2009. South Dakota was ranked as having the best business tax climate once again, while New York dropped to 50th. See the full report here.

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