My position on reforming Louisiana’s tax system is founded on the principles of fairness and equity. Our state tax code must serve all Louisianans justly—not just the wealthy few or powerful corporations. To achieve this, we need bold reforms that level the playing field, close loopholes, and ensure that everyone contributes their fair share.
It is indefensible that Louisiana continues to allow those earning the most to contribute a smaller proportion of their income than working families struggling to make ends meet. A fair tax system means adjusting our tax brackets and eliminating caps or exemptions that disproportionately benefit high earners. Wealth shouldn’t shield anyone from their obligation to support the infrastructure, education, and public services that make our economy function.
Closing tax loopholes that allow the wealthiest individuals and largest corporations to sidestep their responsibilities must also be a priority. Louisiana’s tax code is riddled with special breaks and exemptions that tilt the scales against small businesses and everyday workers. By ending these giveaways, we can ensure that our revenue system is not just fair but sufficient to fund the services and infrastructure we desperately need.
Unfortunately, the Landry tax reforms are a master class in how not to fix our tax system. These reforms slash corporate and personal income taxes while shifting the burden to working families through increased sales taxes—one of the most regressive forms of taxation. This approach exacerbates inequality, forces low-income and middle-class Louisianans to shoulder more of the state’s budget, and undermines our ability to invest in critical priorities like education, infrastructure, and public safety. The wealthiest and most successful corporations benefit most under these reforms, while the communities that depend on state resources are left behind.
In Louisiana, we have significant infrastructure challenges, underfunded schools, and a growing need for affordable housing and healthcare. These priorities demand a tax system that ensures the wealthiest individuals and corporations are paying their fair share—not one that shifts the burden to those least able to afford it. My plan calls for a progressive, equitable tax structure that ends the giveaways and prioritizes investments in the people and communities who drive Louisiana’s economy forward. We can’t afford more policies that favor the powerful few at the expense of everyone else.