JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH SALES & USE TAX OFFICE
IMPORTANT TAX NOTICES:
NEW EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023:
LOCAL RESALE EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE
Any taxpayer wishing to purchase or repair tangible personal property for resale purposes will need to apply for and be approved for the Jeff Davis Parish Local Resale Certificate. This certificate will replace the LA State Resale Certificate which was previously accepted in the parish. The State Resale Certificate will no longer be valid in place of this specific local certificate as of July 1, 2023. Certificates can be obtained by calling or emailing our office and providing all required information shown on the face of the form. If this certificate is not properly obtained and provided all applicable purchases/services will be deemed taxable.
CONTRACTOR -DEALER RESALE CERTIFICATE
Any contractor - dealer wishing to purchase or repair tangible personal property for resale purposes will need to apply for and be approved for the Jeff Davis Parish Contractor-Dealer Sales Tax Exemption Certificate. This certificate will replace the LA State Resale Certificate which was previously used by these Contractor-Dealers in the parish. The state Resale certificate will no longer be valid in place of this specific exemption certificate as of July 1, 2023 in Jeff Davis Parish. The certificate can be found in the tax forms section of our website. Certificates can be obtained by calling or emailing our office and providing all required information shown on the face of the form. If this certificate is not properly obtained and provided all applicable purchases/services will be deemed taxable.
Please contact our office with any questions.
Welcome to the Jeff Davis Parish Sales and Use Tax Office's website. Taxes are often thought of as an overwhelming undertaking and without the proper knowledge of laws and procedures it can be. The Jeff Davis Tax Office is determined to turn this apprehension into compliance. Our dedicated staff is available to assist taxpayers and new businesses with any questions or concerns they may have regarding sales and/or use taxes. Do not hesitate to call, email or visit our office in person so we can take care of your sales and use tax needs. Also please note that we also can assist with your boat registration tax fulfillment requirements, audit questions, alcohol and gaming tax clearance certificates and more. Thank you for your business in our parish and we look forward to speaking with you.
Sincerely,
Jefferson Davis Parish Sales & Use Tax Administrator
SALES & USE TAX MAIN LINE:
337-824-2744
**All messages will be answered within 2 business working days of submission**OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Summer Hours (May 28 - Aug 4) M-Th 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Fri 8:00am - 12:00pm
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
203 East Plaquemine St.
Jennings, LA 70546
MAILING ADDRESS:
P.O. BOX 1161
Jennings, LA 70546
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