Sales tax permit in Louisiana: A Practical Guide for Sellers

A Louisiana sales tax permit is the authorization that allows your business to collect, report, and remit Louisiana sales and use tax on taxable sales. It is issued at the state level by the Louisiana Department of Revenue, and for out-of-state sellers it is administered through the Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers via its dedicated online portal. Holding the correct permit is what turns sales tax from a theoretical obligation into a practical, trackable account with the state.

For ecommerce and cross-border sellers, Louisiana is a home-rule state, which means parishes administer many of their own local taxes and filing requirements separately from the state. Remote sellers and marketplace facilitators use the centralized Remote Sellers Commission portal to register and file a single consolidated return for state and parish taxes, while businesses with physical presence generally register with the Louisiana Department of Revenue and with individual parishes. Sales Tax Compliance USA is a done-for-you service staffed by specialists who handle these Louisiana registrations, filings, and updates for you, so you do not have to navigate the state and parish systems alone.

On this page, you will learn what a Louisiana sales tax permit is, who has to register, how nexus is triggered, special rules for remote and marketplace sellers, how to register online, what information and documents you need, what it costs, how long approval usually takes, and what ongoing filing and renewal obligations apply. Where Louisiana law or official guidance does not clearly publish a number or deadline, we explain the mechanism and invite you to confirm the exact position with the Louisiana Department of Revenue or to have us check it for you.

What is a Louisiana sales tax permit and how is it used?

A Louisiana sales tax permit is the state’s authorization for a business to collect and remit Louisiana sales and use tax on taxable transactions. The permit is tied to a tax account established with the Louisiana Department of Revenue for in-state dealers, and to a registration with the Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers for out-of-state sellers without physical presence. Once your permit or remote seller account is active, you are expected to collect the correct amount of tax on taxable sales and to file periodic returns reporting those amounts.

In practice, the permit functions as your business’s tax ID for Louisiana sales and use tax. It is used to file returns, make payments, respond to notices, and, for remote sellers, to access the Remote Sellers Commission portal to manage state and parish sales tax through a single consolidated filing. If you are a marketplace facilitator or remote ecommerce seller, you use this account to report all eligible Louisiana sales and remit the combined state and local tax that the Commission allocates out to parishes.

For businesses with physical locations or other in-state presence, the permit is used in conjunction with parish-level registrations. Louisiana’s home-rule structure means you may need separate local accounts for parishes where you maintain locations or other taxable activities. Your state permit does not automatically replace these local obligations.

Operating without the required permit or registration does not remove your tax obligation; it simply means you are out of compliance. The Department of Revenue and parish authorities can assess back tax, interest, and penalties on sellers who should have been registered. Securing the appropriate permit is the first step toward compliant, auditable sales tax handling in the state.

Who needs a Louisiana sales tax permit?

Any business that makes taxable sales into Louisiana and meets the state’s nexus standards generally must register for a Louisiana sales tax permit or remote seller account. This includes businesses with a physical presence in Louisiana, such as offices, warehouses, employees, or inventory stored in the state, as well as remote sellers that exceed Louisiana’s economic nexus threshold based on sales volume into the state.

In-state dealers with physical presence register with the Louisiana Department of Revenue and typically must also register with the relevant parish tax authorities. These include retailers, wholesalers, restaurants, service providers selling taxable services or tangible goods, and ecommerce businesses with facilities or staff in Louisiana. If you are forming or registering a business in Louisiana, the tax registration process will usually include obtaining the appropriate sales tax permit through the state’s LaTAP system or related business registration portals.

Remote sellers—businesses with no physical presence in Louisiana but that sell to Louisiana customers—must register with the Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers once they meet Louisiana’s economic nexus threshold. Marketplace facilitators that process payments and list products for third-party sellers are treated as remote sellers and are required to register and collect tax on facilitated sales when their Louisiana retail sales exceed the threshold.

Even if you do not yet meet economic nexus thresholds, you may still be required to register if you have other forms of nexus such as employees, contractors, inventory, or marketing affiliates in Louisiana. Because nexus is fact-specific and can hinge on your particular business model, the exact registration requirement depends on your circumstances. Confirm this directly with the Louisiana Department of Revenue, or talk to Sales Tax Compliance USA and we will check the current position for you.

When does Louisiana sales tax nexus apply to you?

Louisiana sales tax nexus applies when your business has sufficient connection to the state for Louisiana to require you to collect and remit sales tax on taxable sales to Louisiana customers. Nexus can be created in two primary ways: physical presence and economic nexus. Physical presence includes owning or leasing property, maintaining inventory in the state (including via fulfillment centers), having employees or agents working in Louisiana, or operating offices, stores, or other facilities there.

Economic nexus in Louisiana is based on your sales volume into the state. The exact position here depends on your own facts, so it is worth confirming with the state directly or talking to us about your situation. This one varies by seller and by state, and it is the kind of detail we check for clients as part of the service — get in touch and we will confirm where you stand. However, you should not rely on third-party summaries alone: the exact economic nexus threshold and measurement method should be confirmed on the Louisiana Department of Revenue or Louisiana Remote Sellers Commission websites, as thresholds can change and the legal definition can be nuanced.

Rather than give you a figure that may not apply to you, we would check this against the state’s current guidance for your specific setup — ask us and we will tell you exactly where you stand. Because the official state rules and deadlines are what govern your obligations, you should confirm the specific registration timing and thresholds with the Louisiana Department of Revenue or the Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers before making compliance decisions.

For marketplace facilitators, sales facilitated on behalf of third-party sellers are typically included in the threshold calculation. Some analyses note that Louisiana includes marketplace sales in determining whether a facilitator has economic nexus. Again, the precise rules and whether your business is treated as a facilitator or seller depend on your facts and should be verified against current state guidance or checked for you by a specialist service.

Special rules for remote sellers and marketplace facilitators

Louisiana is unusual in operating a separate Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers, with its own registration portal for out-of-state sellers without physical presence. The Commission centralizes state and local sales tax administration for remote sellers, allowing them to file a single consolidated return that covers both state-level tax and applicable parish-level taxes. This structure exists because Louisiana is a home-rule state: many parishes administer and collect their own local taxes independently, which would otherwise require remote sellers to register and file in multiple jurisdictions.

Remote sellers that meet Louisiana’s economic nexus standard are expected to register through the Remote Sellers Commission portal and, once approved, collect and remit Louisiana sales and use tax on taxable sales to Louisiana customers. The Commission’s system is designed to simplify compliance by applying the correct combined rate for each destination and allocating the tax to state and parish authorities. You do not typically register directly with individual parishes if you qualify and register as a remote seller through the Commission.

Marketplace facilitators—platforms that list products, process payments, and facilitate sales for third-party sellers—are treated as remote sellers once their sales delivered into Louisiana exceed the economic nexus threshold. Commission guidance summarized in public materials indicates that marketplace facilitators must register with the Commission and are responsible for collecting and remitting Louisiana state and local tax on the sales they facilitate. This means that if you sell through a facilitator that is properly registered and collecting, your own obligation to register may differ, depending on your direct sales channels and physical presence.

Because marketplace rules are technical and can vary based on how your platform operates, you should verify whether your business is classified as a marketplace facilitator, remote seller, or dealer under current Louisiana law. If you are uncertain, the safest approach is to confirm the classification and registration requirement with the Louisiana Department of Revenue or the Remote Sellers Commission, or engage a done-for-you compliance service like Sales Tax Compliance USA to obtain a written position for your circumstances.

How to register for a Louisiana sales tax permit

The registration path for a Louisiana sales tax permit depends on whether you have physical presence in Louisiana or you are a remote seller. Businesses with physical presence typically register for a sales tax permit directly with the Louisiana Department of Revenue using the state’s online tax portal, commonly referred to as LaTAP (Louisiana Taxpayer Access Point), or via linked business registration services such as GeauxBiz. These state systems allow you to establish your tax account, select sales tax as a tax type, and receive your Louisiana tax account number.

After obtaining your state sales tax account, in-state dealers often must register separately with parish tax authorities. Louisiana provides an online Parish E-File portal, which many parishes use to allow businesses to apply for local account numbers, set up filing obligations, and submit parish returns. Because Louisiana is a home-rule state, local registration requirements can vary. Some parishes may participate fully in Parish E-File, while others may have their own registration procedures or require paper applications.

Remote sellers and marketplace facilitators do not generally register through LaTAP or Parish E-File. Instead, they register with the Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers through its dedicated online portal. Public instructions describe a process where you visit the Commission’s portal, choose an option such as “Register as Remote Seller,” and complete an online application with your business information. Once submitted, the Commission reviews your application and issues your account credentials, which you use to file consolidated returns covering state and parish tax.

If you prefer not to navigate these state and parish systems, Sales Tax Compliance USA can handle the entire registration process for you as a service. We collect your business details once, determine whether you should register with the Department of Revenue, the Remote Sellers Commission, or both, and complete the online applications on your behalf. Where the exact steps or portals are updated by the state, we follow the current official instructions and confirm that your accounts are set up correctly before any taxable sales occur.

Information and documents required to get a Louisiana permit

To apply for a Louisiana sales tax permit through the Louisiana Department of Revenue or to register with the Remote Sellers Commission, you will need to provide detailed information about your business. Public guidance on Louisiana tax registration describes typical data points such as legal business name, trade name or DBA, mailing and physical addresses, federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) or Social Security Number for sole proprietors, entity type, and ownership details including names and contact information of responsible parties.

Online registration portals like LaTAP, GeauxBiz, and the Remote Sellers Commission portal generally require an email address, phone number, and the nature of your business activities (for example, retail ecommerce, wholesale, or services). You may be asked to specify the types of products or services you sell, anticipated start date of taxable sales in Louisiana, and estimated sales volume. For in-state dealers, you may need to provide information on each business location, including parishes where you will have nexus or store inventory.

In some cases, Louisiana may request additional documentation such as formation documents for your business entity, a certificate of good standing, or prior tax registrations if you are changing entity type or ownership. Remote sellers may be asked to provide data confirming that they meet economic nexus thresholds, such as sales figures into Louisiana for the prior and current calendar years. The exact documentation required can vary based on your entity type, whether you are registering as a dealer or remote seller, and whether you are using a business registration portal that combines multiple state filings.

Because Louisiana can update its registration forms and requirements, and because complex structures (such as foreign entities or multi-entity groups) may need additional documentation, you should treat any list of required information as indicative only. The exact information and documents required to obtain a Louisiana sales tax permit depend on your circumstances; confirm the current requirements on the Louisiana Department of Revenue site or the Remote Sellers Commission portal, or let Sales Tax Compliance USA review your situation and compile everything needed for a clean, timely registration.

Cost, processing time, and approval timelines

Most publicly available guidance indicates that Louisiana does not charge a separate application fee for obtaining a standard state sales tax permit through the Louisiana Department of Revenue. Similarly, remote seller registration through the Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission portal is generally described as fee-free, focusing instead on establishing your tax account for collections and filings. However, some business registrations processed through broader portals like GeauxBiz may involve fees related to entity formation or other licenses, which are separate from the sales tax permit itself.

Processing times and approval timelines for Louisiana sales tax registrations are not consistently published in official public sources. Practitioner and vendor guides commonly describe approval taking anywhere from a few days to several weeks, depending on workload, completeness of the application, and whether additional verification is needed. Online portals like LaTAP and the Remote Sellers Commission often issue confirmation emails and account details once your registration is reviewed, but specific standard processing targets are not clearly stated in the public domain.

Because official, current processing timeframes and any potential fees are determined by the Louisiana Department of Revenue and the Remote Sellers Commission and can change without notice, you should not rely on generic timelines or fee descriptions when planning your compliance. The safest approach is to check the current information directly on the Louisiana Department of Revenue’s business registration pages or the Remote Sellers Commission portal, or to ask them for expected processing times for your type of registration.

Sales Tax Compliance USA plans registrations around your go-live dates and monitors application status, following up with Louisiana authorities when needed. Where you have specific deadlines—for example, you have already crossed the economic nexus threshold—we prioritize the registration and help you adjust your collection start dates in line with the state’s acceptance of your permit or account. While no one can guarantee a particular approval timeline, proactive management and complete applications reduce the risk of delay.

Ongoing filing requirements and due dates

Once you hold a Louisiana sales tax permit or remote seller account, you are required to file periodic sales and use tax returns and remit the tax you collect. For in-state dealers registered with the Louisiana Department of Revenue, filing obligations include state-level sales and use tax returns and, in many cases, separate parish returns. Louisiana is a home-rule state, so parish collectors set their own filing frequencies and due dates, often using the Parish E-File portal but sometimes requiring separate filings or payments.

Remote sellers registered with the Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers typically file a single consolidated return covering both state and parish sales tax. The Commission’s guidance and portal specify the return format and due dates for these filings. Common practice is for states to assign monthly, quarterly, or annual filing frequencies based on your sales volume, but the precise frequency and due date for your Louisiana account are determined by the Department of Revenue or the Commission when your registration is approved.

Public compliance guides often summarize Louisiana return due dates and note that higher-volume sellers are placed on more frequent filing schedules. However, these generalizations are not a substitute for your official account settings. Your notice of account setup or the online tax portal will state your specific filing frequency and deadlines, and parish accounts may have different requirements from your state or remote seller account.

If you are unsure which returns you need to file, how frequently, or by what dates, do not guess. Log in to your Louisiana Department of Revenue or Remote Sellers Commission account to review your assigned filing obligations, or contact the agencies directly to clarify your schedule. Sales Tax Compliance USA can also take over these ongoing filings for you, ensuring that state and parish returns are filed accurately and on time in line with the latest official requirements.

Renewing and updating your Louisiana sales tax permit

Louisiana sales tax permits are generally treated as ongoing registrations rather than short-term licenses, meaning you usually do not have to renew the permit every year in the way you might renew a business license. Once your account is active with the Louisiana Department of Revenue or the Remote Sellers Commission, it typically remains open as long as you continue making taxable sales and filing required returns. Some parishes or specific license types may have their own renewal requirements, but these are set locally and can differ by jurisdiction.

What is consistently required is keeping your registration information accurate. If your business changes legal name, ownership, entity type, address, or business activities, you are expected to update your information with the Louisiana Department of Revenue, the Remote Sellers Commission, and any relevant parish tax authorities. Online portals like LaTAP and the Remote Sellers Commission usually allow you to submit updated details or request account changes electronically, and in some cases you may need to file formal change-of-entity forms or provide supporting documentation.

If you cease doing business in Louisiana or no longer meet the economic nexus threshold as a remote seller, you may be able to close your sales tax account. The process to cancel or inactivate a permit typically involves filing a final return and submitting a closure request through the state or Commission portal. Because closure rules can vary and may have specific timing requirements, you should verify the exact steps with the Louisiana Department of Revenue and any parish authorities before stopping your filings.

There is no single, universally published renewal schedule for Louisiana sales tax permits, and the need to renew, update, or close accounts depends on your specific situation. To avoid compliance gaps, check your account status and instructions in the official portals regularly, or ask Sales Tax Compliance USA to manage these updates and communicate with Louisiana authorities on your behalf.

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Penalties for noncompliance and late registration

Louisiana law authorizes the Louisiana Department of Revenue and parish tax authorities to assess tax, interest, and penalties when a seller fails to register, collect, file, or remit sales tax as required. If your business should have obtained a Louisiana sales tax permit or remote seller registration but did not, the state can treat your past sales as taxable and issue assessments for uncollected tax, along with additional charges based on how long the tax has been outstanding.

Common categories of penalties in state tax systems include failure-to-file penalties for missing or late returns, failure-to-pay penalties for tax not remitted by the due date, and interest charges that accrue over time on unpaid balances. Louisiana’s specific rates and formulas for these penalties are set in statute and Department of Revenue regulations. Because these numbers can be updated and may differ between state and parish authorities, you should not rely on generic penalty percentages from third-party materials.

Late registration can also increase your risk exposure. If you cross Louisiana’s economic nexus threshold and delay registration, the Department of Revenue or Remote Sellers Commission can look back to the date nexus was established and assess tax and penalties on sales made after that point. For marketplace facilitators and remote sellers, this may include a large volume of transactions, making timely registration critical once you become aware that thresholds have been met.

The exact penalty structure that applies to your business depends on your filing history, the type and duration of noncompliance, and any relief provisions or voluntary disclosure options the state may offer. To understand the potential impact for your situation, consult the penalty and enforcement information on the Louisiana Department of Revenue website or ask the Department directly. Sales Tax Compliance USA can also help you evaluate your exposure, pursue the most favorable compliance path available, and structure your filings to reduce ongoing risk.

How Sales Tax Compliance USA helps with Louisiana permits

Louisiana’s dual structure—state administration by the Louisiana Department of Revenue and local administration by home-rule parishes—and the separate Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers make the state one of the more complex environments for ecommerce and cross-border sellers. Misjudging nexus, registering in the wrong system, or missing parish obligations can create significant back-tax and penalty exposure. A done-for-you compliance service reduces this complexity by handling the nuance for you.

Sales Tax Compliance USA focuses on service, not software. Our team reviews your business model, sales channels, and footprint to determine whether you are an in-state dealer, remote seller, marketplace facilitator, or some combination. We then map that classification to the correct Louisiana registration path: state permit with the Department of Revenue, remote seller registration with the Commission, parish registrations through Parish E-File, or all of the above as needed.

Once registration is in place, we manage ongoing filings in line with your assigned frequencies and due dates, coordinate state and parish returns, and keep your account information updated when your business changes. For remote sellers, we handle consolidated filings through the Remote Sellers Commission portal and monitor economic nexus thresholds so you know when new obligations arise. For businesses expanding into Louisiana for the first time, we sequence registrations so you are set up before making taxable sales.

Throughout, we follow Louisiana’s current official guidance and treat every threshold, rate, and deadline as something to confirm with the state rather than to guess. If a rule or figure is not clearly published by the Louisiana Department of Revenue or the Remote Sellers Commission, we contact them or review their current materials before advising you. This cautious, state-grounded approach protects you from costly misstatements and gives you confidence that your Louisiana sales tax permit and remote seller compliance are being handled correctly.

Key differences between Louisiana state dealer registration and remote seller registration

Aspect In-state dealer (physical presence) Remote seller / marketplace facilitator
Primary tax authority for registration Louisiana Department of Revenue Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers
Typical online portal used State tax portal such as LaTAP or GeauxBiz for tax account setup Remote Sellers Commission portal dedicated to out-of-state sellers
Local (parish) registration Often required separately with parish tax authorities, frequently via Parish E-File Generally covered through a single consolidated filing; separate parish registration usually not required
Basis for obligation Physical presence (stores, offices, warehouses, employees, inventory) and any applicable economic thresholds Economic nexus based on sales volume into Louisiana and marketplace facilitator rules
Type of returns filed State sales and use tax returns plus individual parish returns, each with its own schedule Single consolidated return covering both state and parish taxes filed through the Commission
Who is primarily responsible for collection The dealer collects tax on sales it makes from Louisiana locations or into Louisiana The remote seller or marketplace facilitator collects tax on remote sales into Louisiana
Common complexity drivers Multiple parish accounts, varying local rules and due dates, coordinating state and parish filings Understanding economic nexus thresholds, marketplace classification, and consolidated reporting rules
Typical use case Brick-and-mortar retailers, in-state ecommerce operations, businesses with Louisiana warehouses or staff Out-of-state ecommerce sellers, cross-border brands, and platforms facilitating sales into Louisiana

Frequently asked questions

What is a Louisiana sales tax permit and how is it used?

A Louisiana sales tax permit is the authorization issued by the Louisiana Department of Revenue, or via the Remote Sellers Commission for out-of-state sellers, that allows your business to collect and remit Louisiana sales and use tax on taxable sales. It is used to establish your tax account, file returns, make payments, and respond to notices, and for remote sellers it provides access to the Commission’s portal for consolidated state and parish filings. Holding the permit does not remove your obligations, but it formalizes them so you can meet Louisiana’s requirements in an organized, auditable way.

Who is required to register for a Louisiana sales tax permit?

Businesses that make taxable sales into Louisiana and have sales tax nexus with the state must register. This includes in-state dealers with physical presence such as offices, warehouses, inventory, or employees, and remote sellers that exceed Louisiana’s economic nexus threshold for sales into the state. Marketplace facilitators that process payments and list products for third-party sellers are treated as remote sellers once their Louisiana sales exceed the threshold. Because nexus is fact-specific, the exact registration requirement should be confirmed with the Louisiana Department of Revenue or reviewed by a specialist for your circumstances.

Do remote and marketplace sellers need a Louisiana sales tax permit?

Yes, remote sellers and marketplace facilitators generally must register once they meet Louisiana’s economic nexus threshold for sales into the state. Instead of a traditional state permit, they register with the Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers through its online portal, creating a remote seller account used to collect and remit both state and parish sales tax. Marketplace facilitators that exceed the threshold are responsible for collecting tax on the sales they facilitate, and should verify their registration obligations directly with the Commission or the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

How do I apply for a Louisiana sales tax permit online?

If you have physical presence in Louisiana, you typically apply online through the Louisiana Department of Revenue’s tax portal, such as LaTAP, or via the GeauxBiz business registration system, selecting sales tax as one of your tax types. You then may need to register with parish authorities through the Parish E-File portal. If you are a remote seller or marketplace facilitator without physical presence, you apply through the Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers portal, choosing the appropriate remote seller registration option and completing the online application. The exact steps and URLs should be verified on the current official state and Commission websites.

What information and documents are required to get a Louisiana sales tax permit?

You can expect to provide your legal business name, trade name, addresses, federal EIN or Social Security Number, entity type, ownership details, contact information, and a description of your business activities. Online portals may also request information on business locations, anticipated start date of taxable sales, and estimated sales volume, and remote sellers may be asked to provide data supporting economic nexus thresholds. Additional documents, such as formation papers or certificates of good standing, may be required depending on your business structure. Because requirements can change, confirm the exact list on the Louisiana Department of Revenue or Remote Sellers Commission sites before applying.

How much does it cost to obtain a Louisiana sales tax permit?

Public guidance generally indicates that Louisiana does not charge a separate fee for a standard sales tax permit or remote seller registration, focusing instead on the ongoing tax obligations once your account is created. However, related business registrations processed through portals such as GeauxBiz may carry their own fees, and local jurisdictions could have separate license charges. The precise cost for your situation depends on the registrations and licenses you need. To be certain, check the current fee information on the Louisiana Department of Revenue and any relevant parish or Remote Sellers Commission pages.

How long does it take to be approved for a Louisiana sales tax permit?

Exact approval timelines are not consistently published by Louisiana in official public sources. Many practitioners describe registrations as being processed within a few days to several weeks, depending on application completeness and agency workload, with online portals issuing confirmation emails once accounts are created. Because the state can adjust processing times and prioritize certain applications, you should treat any generic timeline as indicative only and check current expectations directly with the Louisiana Department of Revenue or the Remote Sellers Commission for your type of registration.

Do I need to renew my Louisiana sales tax permit and how often?

Louisiana sales tax permits are generally ongoing registrations rather than annually expiring licenses, so most businesses do not renew them on a fixed schedule. Instead, you are expected to keep your account information accurate and to update the state or Remote Sellers Commission when your business name, ownership, entity type, address, or activities change. Some parishes or specific local licenses may have their own renewal rules, and you may need to close your account if you stop doing business in Louisiana. The need to renew, update, or close your permit depends on your specific circumstances and should be confirmed in your official account portals or with the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

How we handle this for you

Because Louisiana is a home-rule state, local jurisdictions there can administer and audit their own tax separately from the state, which is where doing this yourself usually stops being viable. We are a managed service: our team registers you with the Louisiana Department of Revenue, prepares and files your returns, and keeps you compliant period after period. You get one point of contact and one invoice — you do not get another dashboard to learn.

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Reviewed by Paul le Roux, CA(SA). Sales Tax Compliance USA handles US sales tax registration, filing and remittance for cross-border and domestic ecommerce sellers as a fully managed service.

This page is general information for educational purposes and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Sales tax rules change and depend on your specific facts. Consult a qualified tax professional about your own position.

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