International Tax-Free Shopping Program Expands in LA

A total of 68 stores throughout Shreveport-Bossier City, LA have signed up to offer tax-free shopping to international visitors. The Louisiana Boardwalk, Shoppes at Bellemead, select Shops on Line Avenue, Belk, and other area stores are the latest retailers to participate in this program. Not to be mistaken with duty free shops at international airports, Louisiana Tax Free Shopping (LTFS) is available at retail stores such as Victoria's Secret and Ann Taylor in Mall St. Vincent, Best Buy and Circuit City. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. that provides sales tax refunds to international visitors.