TAX/INCOME/PERSONAL: Provides for an additional standard deduction for taxpayers sixty-five years of age and older. (1/1/26) (OR -$72,500,000 GF RV See Note)
SB 240 creates an additional standard deduction for personal income taxes in Louisiana. This bill directly affects taxpayers who are sixty-five years of age or older. Starting with tax years on or after January 1, 2026, eligible individuals will receive an additional standard deduction equivalent to the amount provided for a single individual.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 23, 2025
Last action Apr 28, 2025
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Apr 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate. Read by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Blake Miguez
RRepublican
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