La. Admin. Code tit. 61 § III-1511
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
Section III-1511 - Lessors of Motor Vehicles-Electronic Filing RequirementMotor Vehicle - any self-propelled device used to transport people or property on the public highways.
B.R.S. 48:77 dedicates a percentage of the sales tax collections from the motor vehicle leases and rentals to the Transportation Trust Fund effective July 1, 2008.C. Beginning with the July 2008 filing period, dealers who collect sales tax on motor vehicle leases and rentals are required to file their sales tax returns electronically with the Department of Revenue using the electronic format prescribed by the department. 1. The electronic sales tax return will provide for the separate reporting of the sales tax collected on motor vehicle leases and rentals.2. The electronic sales tax return will provide for separate reporting of exempt motor vehicle leases and rentals.D. Failure to comply with this electronic filing requirement will result in the assessment of a penalty of $100 or five percent of the tax, whichever is greater, as provided by R.S. 47:1520(B). 1. If it is determined that the failure to comply is attributable, not to the negligence of the taxpayer, but to other cause set forth in written form and considered reasonable by the secretary, the secretary may remit or waive payment of the whole or any part of the penalty.2. If the penalty exceeds $25,000, it may be waived by the secretary only after approval by the Board of Tax Appeals.La. Admin. Code tit. 61, § III-1511
Promulgated by the Department of Revenue, Policy Services Division, LR 34:1929 (September 2008).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 47:1511, 47:1520, and 48:77.