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To ALL CAPTAINS: According to the law, Charter Boat Captains ARE Commercial fishermen as far as the Revenue Dept. is concerned. There are benefits which many captains have not utilized. One of these is the sales tax exemption. I also believe, and we are researching, an exemption from the gasoline tax so you can get a refund. There are also special loss and refund forms for hurricane losses which can be found at : http://www.revenue.louisiana.gov/forms/taxforms/1334(5_04)F.pdf Look below for details. Yours truly, Charlie Smith (Executive
Director)
Certified tax-exempt vessel
owners are not required to pay state sale taxes applied to purchases of fuel,
materials and supplies used in commercial fishing and processing operations,
including vessel and facility repairs and the purchase of any vessel used
primarily for commercial fishing. In consideration of the
devastating impacts Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have had on vessel
owner-operators and their businesses, the benefits provided by sales and use
tax-exempt status should assist those who qualify with fishing gear, vessel
repair, replacement and operational costs. Commercial fisherman's sale
tax exemption applications may be downloaded and printed by visiting the
Department of Revenue's internet address at: http://www.revenue.louisiana.gov/forms/taxforms/1334(5_04)F.pdf.
Applications must be filled
out completely, signed and notarized before returning them to the Department
of Revenue. A copy of the applicant's prior-year federal income tax return
must be included as proof that the applicant earned at least 50 percent of
their income from commercial fishing. Applications must also include a copy of
the applicant's LDWF vessel license and copies of either the state motorboat
registration or U.S. Coast Guard vessel documentation certificate. The
Department of Revenue advises that applications require about two weeks to
process and separate applications must be submitted for each vessel for which
an exemption is requested. Individuals may speed up the
process by applying in person at one of the Louisiana Department of Revenue's
Regional Offices listed below. Applicants should bring proof of identification
and copies of their prior-year federal income tax return, LDWF vessel license
and either their LDWF motorboat registration or U.S. Coast Guard vessel
documentation certificate. Before leaving, we suggest you call the regional
offices to obtain driving directions and office hours and to verify that
offices in the areas impacted by the recent hurricanes are open and operating.
EDITORS: For More Information,
Contact Any Department of Revenue Regional Office at the numbers listed below:
Louisiana Department of
Revenue Regional Offices Regional
Office Location Phone Number
To all of our captains, crew and your families we share the frustration and uncertainty of our futures and are intent on getting things back on track. We realize that we must all work together to restore our fisheries, utilizing any and all resources available. We are working in concert with Louisiana Wildlife And Fisheries and, N.A.C.O. (National Association Of Charter Boat Operators) to accomplish these means. Below, you'll find links to FEMA and SBA applications that can be printed or filled out online. As time goes on, and we learn more, we'll add it to this page. You can find updates to all L.C.B.A. related issues on our "News" page.
FEMA Individual Assistance Center SBA Contact Info: a) an itemized list of losses with your estimate of the repair or replacement cost of each item; b) a copy of certain federal income tax information (as specified on the application); c) a brief history of the business; and d) personal and business financial statements. A contractor's estimate for repairing structural damage may be desirable, but you may make your own cost estimate if you wish. Remember to sign and date each part of the application; we cannot process it if you omit any form that requires your signature. U.S. Small Business Administration
To ALL Captains, from Galveston, TX to the Florida Keys: PLEASE take the time to open, print and mail or fax the attached, "Economic Loss Survey" from N.A.C.O. CB Hurricane Survey 4 printing1 1. Click on, "CB Hurricane Survey 4 printing1" and print it. (It opens in a new window) 2. Fill it out. 3.
Mail the completed form to: N.A.C.O. P.O. Box
2990 Orange Beach, AL 36561 or FAX to N.A.C.O. Headquarters, (251)
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