He added that he got the recipe off the Internet. The Louisiana Department of Revenue recently launched its new Cybershame Internet listing of individuals and businesses who owe the state taxes. According to the Web site s disclaimers, the re-publication of tax information from public records does not constitute a violation of . . . Still, the individuals or entities on the list were notified by letters before their names were posted. The response we ve had has been good, says Kenneth Comeaux, assistant secretary for the Department of Revenue.
Good taxpayers are excited about it.
Comeaux says it has already helped. Some people readily came up with the cash or a payment schedule rather than have their names plastered on computer screens nationwide, for nosy neighbors and Uncle Sam to see. The site is updated quarterly. Faith Dawson Spring 2001 - Vol.