2025 State & Local Tax Conference

Overview

Join us for the State and Local Tax Workshop, your essential resource for understanding the latest changes in Louisiana tax law. This annual event delivers timely updates on new legislation, regulatory developments, and practical considerations affecting businesses and tax professionals alike.

This workshop also qualifies for 6.67 hrs of Tax Law Specialization.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22
 
7:30 - 7:55 am  Registration & Continental Breakfast

7:55 - 8:00 am  
Welcome & Opening Remarks

8:00 – 8:20 am
LCPA and Professional Issues Update
Ron Gitz, CPA, CGMA • Executive Director/CEO - Society of Louisiana CPAs • Metairie, LA

8:20 – 9:20 am
National SALT Legislative Update
Pat Reynolds, JD, CPA • President & Executive Director - COST • Washington, DC
Jessica Morgan, CPA • Ernst and Young • Cleveland, OH

9:20 – 9:40 am  Break

9:40 - 10:40 am
The Calm After the Storm, the 2025 Fiscal Session
Robert S. Angelico, CPA, JD • Liskow • New Orleans, LA
The 2025 fiscal session was nowhere as jam-packed with significant tax legislation as the November 2024 special session, but this presentation will cover the tax legislation that was enacted, both state and local.   

10:40 am – 11:40 pm
LDR State of the Department
Richard Nelson • Secretary, Louisiana Department of Revenue • Baton Rouge, LA

11:40 am – 12:40 pm Lunch

12:40- 1:40 pm
State and Local Tax Litigation Update
Andre’ Burvant, CPA, JD • Jones Walker • New Orleans, LA
Antonio Ferachi, JD • Louisiana Department of Revenue • Baton Rouge, LA

1:40 - 2:00 pm Break

2:00 - 3:20 pm
State and Parish Sales Tax Update 
Brandea Averett, JD • Louisiana Department of Revenue • Baton Rouge, LA
Geoff Campbell, CPA • Advantous • Baton Rouge, LA
Mark Blevins • Tax Compliance & Recovery • Alvin, TX

3:20 - 4:20 pm
Louisiana Economic Development Landscape
Anne Villa, CPA, CEcD, CGFM • Deputy Secretary/CFO, LED • Baton Rouge, LA 

Notice

HOTEL INFORMATION
SALT attendees get exclusive rates on rooms for this event:

Renaissance Hotel
7000 Bluebonnet Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
866.469.5448
Rate: $149/night  
Book by August 1!

RESERVE ONLINE

SPONSOR THIS EVENT

Sponsorship is a great way to connect with CPA professionals and increase your visibility within the community. To learn more or recommend a sponsor, contract Diedra Allen at dallen@louisiana.cpa or click here for more information.