2026 State & Local Tax Conference

Overview

Join us for the State and Local Tax Conference, 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 conference also qualifies for hrs of Tax Law Specialization.

7:30 - 7:55 am  Registration & Continental Breakfast

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

8:00 – 8:50 am
National SALT Update - Reporting on Developments and Trends Throughout the Country
Scott Susko, JD • EY • Boston, MA
This course reviews notable SALT developments and enforcement trends from across the country. Participants will gain insight into emerging issues that may influence taxpayer positions and ongoing discussions with state taxing authorities.

8:50 – 9:40 am
2026, Not a Tax Session, BUT…
Robert S. Angelico, CPA, JD • Liskow • New Orleans, LA
The 2026 regular session of the Louisiana legislature was not a tax session, but nevertheless there were several tax bills passed.   This presentation will cover those developments including ad valorem tax, sales tax, incentives, and tax administration and procedure.    

9:40 – 10:00 am  Break

10:00 – 11:00 am
Local Sales Tax Issues
Alice Metcalf • Louisiana Uniform Local Sales Tax Board • Baton Rouge, LA
Matt Zagotti • Ryan LLC • Baton Rouge, LA
Paul Lumpkin • Entergy • 
Nicole Hargis • St. Charles Parish •

11:00 am – 11:30 pm
LDR State of the Department
Jarrod Coniglio • Secretary, Louisiana Department of Revenue • Baton Rouge, LA

11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lunch

12:30- 1:20 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

1:20- 2:10 pm
LDR Hot Topics
Jarrod Coniglio, Secretary
Brandea Averett, Deputy Secretary
Catherine Logan, Assistant Secretary of Legal Affairs
Bryan Peters, Assistant Secretary, Tax Administration Group 1
Andrew Perrilloux, Assistant Secretary, Tax Administration Group 3
Louisiana Department of Revenue • Baton Rouge, LA

2:10 - 2:30 pm Break

2:30 - 3:30 pm
SALT Traps for the Unwary
Robert S. Angelico, CPA, JD • Liskow • New Orleans, LA
Andre’ Burvant, CPA, JD • Jones Walker • New Orleans, LA 
Kevin Richard, CPA • Federation of Tax Administrators • New Orleans, LA
Phyllis Sims, CPA, JD • Kean Miller • New Orleans, LA

3:20 - 4:20 pm
AD Valorem Tax Issues
Phyllis Sims, CPA, JD • Kean Miller • New Orleans, LA

Notice

HOTEL INFORMATION
State & Local Tax Conference attendees get exclusive rates on rooms for this event starting at $149/night:

The Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge
4728 Constitution Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
225.925.2244

Book by October 4!

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.