Louisiana § RS 47:63 - Deductions from gross income; dividends received by corporations

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:63 — Deductions from gross income; dividends received by corporations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 47:63. Deductions from gross income; dividends received by corporations

In computing the net income of a corporation, deductions shall be allowed for the amount received as dividends from another corporation to the extent that such dividends have been earned within the State of Louisiana and the income from which paid has been taxed under this Chapter or under Act 21 of 1934, as amended.  

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 47:63

What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 47:63 cover?

Section RS 47:63 ("Deductions from gross income; dividends received by corporations") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?

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