LAC 76:VII.405. Saltwater Commercial Rod and Reel License; Proof of Income

A. Each applicant shall have derived more than 50 percent of his earned income from the legal capture and sale of seafood species in at least two of the three years, 1995, 1994, and 1993. B. Proof of such income for at least two of the three years 1995, 1994, and 1993 shall be provided by the applicant, using any of the methods listed below. 1. Method 1. Applicant shall submit to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (Licensing Section) a copy of his federal income tax return, including all attachments (e.g., Schedule C of Federal Form 1040, Form W-2, etc.), which has been certified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and a copy of his state tax return, provided applicant was required to file. 2. Method 2. Applicant shall submit to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (Licensing Section) a copy of his federal income tax return, including all attachments (e.g., Schedule C of Federal Form 1040, Form W-2, etc.), which has been filed and stamped "Received" at a local IRS office, accompanied by a signed cover letter acknowledging receipt by the IRS and a copy of his state tax return, provided applicant was required to file. 3. Method 3. Applicant shall submit to the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (Licensing Section) a signed copy of his federal tax return including all attachments (e.g., Schedule C of Federal Form 1040, Form W-2, etc.) along with an IRS-stamped transcript and IRS-signed cover letter and a copy of his state tax return, provided applicant was required to file. Transcripts are available at local IRS offices. C. The Socioeconomic Section of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Office of Management and Finance, will review the submitted tax return information and determine applicant's eligibility, as defined by R.S. 56:305(B)(14)(b). D. If the applicant was not required to file a state tax return, the applicant shall provide a notarized affidavit certifying that he was not required to file a state tax return.