Suzonne Cowart is the Finance Director for the City of Central. She has over fifteen years of professional experience and currently operates from her firm in Central, Suzonne V Cowart CPA LLC, which is a professional accounting, tax, and consulting firm. Her firm serves a range of clients, from individuals to medium-sized businesses. Contact Suzonne Cowart for more information.
Finance
Suzonne Cowart, CPA
What are the sales tax rates for Central?
Rates Effective April 1, 2019
Local Rate | State Rate | Total | |
Regular | 6.00% | 4.45% | 10.45% |
Food | 4.50% | 0.00% | 4.50% |
Prescription Drugs | 4.50% | 0.00% | 4.50% |
What is the mailing address for sales and tax returns?
Sales Tax Section
Department of Finance - Revenue Division
City of Baton Rouge
P.O. Box 2590
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2590
How are sales taxes distributed?
Sales taxes are distributed as follows for transactions occurring within the:
City Limits of Central
Includes Central Community School Board
City of Central 2.00%
Central Community School District 2.50%
Parish Sewer Fund 0.50%
Street Improvement Fund 0.50%
Parish MovEBR street tax 0.50%
State of LA 4.45% Total sales tax: 10.45%
Sales & use taxes for the City of Central are collected by East Baton Rouge Parish. Additional information concerning sales & use tax may be found at City of Baton Rouge or by calling 225-389-3084.