Webinar Recording - 2026 Tax Season Updates from Greg Kennedy, CPA

Louisiana REALTORS® • March 26, 2026

Tax Questions & Updates for 2026 Webinar Recording Now Available

Louisiana REALTORS® is committed to providing timely resources that help members stay informed and positioned for success in their businesses. If you missed our recent Tax Questions & Updates for 2026 webinar, the full recording is now available to watch at your convenience.


During this informative session, tax professionals from Greg A. Kennedy, CPA, APC walked REALTORS® through several of the most common tax questions facing independent contractors in the real estate industry. The discussion focused on practical strategies and considerations that can impact how REALTORS® structure their businesses and manage their tax obligations.


Topics covered in the webinar included:

  • Whether forming an LLC makes sense for your real estate business
  • When an S Corporation election might offer potential tax advantages
  • How to evaluate whether you may be paying more in taxes than necessary
  • Important tax considerations for independent contractor real estate professionals
  • Planning ahead for 2026 tax changes and business decisions


This session was designed to help REALTORS® better understand their options, ask the right questions of their tax advisors, and make informed decisions about how their businesses are structured.


Whether you are newly licensed, considering changes to your business entity, or simply looking to ensure you are managing your taxes efficiently, this webinar offers valuable insights from experienced tax professionals.


Louisiana REALTORS® will continue to provide educational resources and timely updates to help members navigate the business side of real estate with confidence. Stay tuned for additional webinars and training opportunities throughout the year.

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Governor Landry, Commissioner Temple Announce Additional $20 Million Invested in Fortified Homes

By Louisiana REALTORS® • September 21, 2026
From the Louisiana Department of Insurance: Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple joined Governor Jeff Landry and Senate Insurance Committee Chairman Kirk Talbot today to announce that Louisiana is investing an additional $20 million in Fortified homes, bringing the total amount invested in state Fortified projects this year to $100 million. Governor Landry announced that $20 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will be transferred to the Louisiana Office of Community Development Restore Resilient Opportunities for Overhead Fortification (Restore ROOF) program to strengthen residential structures and reduce long-term disaster risk. Earlier this year, the Legislature passed a bill that allows $50 million in additional Katrina and Rita bond money from Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation to be added to the Department of Insurance’s Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (LFHP). Also beginning this year, LFHP is projected to receive approximately $30 million annually from taxes and fees the Louisiana Department of Insurance collects from the insurance industry. “Building stronger homes is a vital part of making homeowners insurance affordable in Louisiana,” said Commissioner Temple. “I appreciate Governor Landry’s leadership and support as we work with legislators like Chairman Talbot to make Louisiana a national leader in the adoption of Fortified roofs.” The Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) has finalized its promulgation of Regulation 136—Fortify Homes Premium Discounts. The purpose of Regulation 136 is to implement the statutory provisions set forth in La. R.S. 22:1483, et seq. , which require that all Louisiana property and casualty insurers provide premium discounts or insurance rate reductions for homes constructed or upgraded in accordance with the fortified standards created by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. View Regulation 136 here .

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