Government Resources

Federal

FirstGov.gov
The U.S. Government’s Official Web Portal

The site for learning more about the Affordable Care Act and purchasing insurance through exchanges, etc.

Ready.gov
The Department of Homeland Security’s site for Hurricane preparation

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

Internal Revenue Service
Tax Forms and Information

IRS Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center

Videos

Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop

Business Taxes for the Self-Employed

Good Recordkeeping Helps Avoid Headaches

Business Income

Publications

Starting a Business and Keeping Records

Small Business Tax Guide

IRS.gov Pages

Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center

Starting a Business

How Should I Record My Business Transactions

Operating a Business

Recommended Reading

Social Media

Subscribe to IRS e-News for Small Businesses

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

State

LSU AgCenter
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center

emergency.louisiana.gov
Prepare….Stay Informed

Louisiana Department of Motor Vehicles
Renew Your Driver’s License, Vehicle Registration, and other services online

Louisiana Election Results
Election Results from the Secretary of State’s Office

Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals / Office of Public Health

Louisiana Revised Statutes

Louisiana.gov
Official state government Web site.

Birth Certificates
The Louisiana Vital Records Registry holds Louisiana birthcertificates less than 101 years old and Louisiana Death Certificates less than 51 years old. Includes application forms and local satellite offices. For Louisiana births over 100 years ago or deaths over 50 years ago, submit order to the Office of the Secretary of State.

Tax Forms
Most commonly requested tax forms available in electronic format, includes the current year forms as well as for the previous five years.

Unclaimed Property
Database searchable by name for property that has been “lost” or unclaimed in Louisiana and other states.

Louisiana Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Use to answer Food Stamp questions, including eligibility.

Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services

Louisiana Civil Service Test Preparation

Local

Evangeline Parish School Board

Ville Platte Chamber of Commerce

City of Ville Platte