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SUZONNE COWART, CPA
Suzonne Cowart is the CPA 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.
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 www.brgov.com or by calling 225-389-3084.
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%
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