Louisiana R&D Tax Credit
Supports Louisiana small businesses with innovation tax incentives for innovation-driven expansion.
The Louisiana Research and Development Tax Credit is a state income tax credit administered by Louisiana Economic Development (LED) and claimed through the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR). The credit offers up to 30% of qualified Louisiana R&D expenditures, with the rate tiered by company size: 30% for small companies, 18% for mid-size, and 8% for larger firms, based on employee count thresh…
Louisiana state tax credit of up to 30% on qualified in-state R&D expenditures, tiered by company size, subject to a $12M annual statewide cap, with a program sunset of December 31, 2029.
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