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FAQ's
Is Louisiana tax friendly to retirees?
Retirees seeking a new state will find Louisiana welcoming them with open arms. According to the June 2005 report in Bloomberg Wealth Manager magazine, Louisiana was ranked fifth among the top ten states in the United States for retirement. 
In the 2005/06 issue of The Good Life: Retirement in Louisiana magazine the article "Tax Returned" details the advantages that exist in several forms of taxation in Louisiana, including income, sales, property and inheritance taxes. Click here to read the Bloomberg article or The Good Life article.
Are there opportunities to volunteer in Louisiana?
The Louisiana Serve Commission seeks to harness the desire to help by matching the needs of community service organizations with volunteers and their unique skills. At www.volunteerLouisiana.gov, volunteers can match their skills and interests with volunteer opportunities that will be mutually rewarding.
Today's Louisiana volunteers are serving on boards of directors, building houses, immunizing children, conducting literacy efforts and protecting the environment. They are sharing the wealth of knowledge, passion and expertise that made them successful in the workplace and are helping to make the state a better place to live, to work and to raise families.
How do I find out information on moving to Louisiana?
The Louisiana Living Network, an online resource center for homebuyers, is maintained by the Louisiana REALTORS Association. For information on finding real estate in Louisiana, visit their website at http://la.living.net/. The Louisiana Secretary of State's Office can provide information on residency requirements and the Louisiana Department of Public Safety can assist with vehicle registration requirements. Visit www.sos.louisiana.gov and http://omv.dps.state.la.us to learn more.
Does Louisiana have any active adult communities?
According to the National Association of Home Builders 50+ Housing Council, Louisiana has the following active adult communities:
Willow Lake
101 Katy Lane
Bossier City, LA 71111
866-747-3212
www.seewillowlake.com
The Greens at Pelican Point
40064 Pelican Point Parkway
Gonzales, LA 70737
800-243-4318
www.livethepoint.com
The Bluffs on Thompson Creek
#1 Freeland Road
St. Francisville, LA 70748
866-359-1777
www.thebluffs.com
Not included in the list from the National Association of Home Builders 50+ Housing Council:
England Oaks Active Adult Living
6956 England Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303
800-786-6257
www.frontporch.net/communities/englandoaks/
