Sheriff’s Office names head of tax compliance division to assist in collection of occupational licenses, sales and use taxes from commercial enterprises

St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office Capt. Wayne J. Babin has been named head of a tax compliance division to assist in collection of an occupational license, sales and use taxes from commercial enterprises, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

The appointment of Babin, who has been with the Sheriff’s Office since 1978, is effective immediately.

Babin’s duties will include visiting commercial establishments conducting businesses in the parish to ensure compliance with proper reporting procedures and payment of their occupational license and sales and use taxes.

He will also assist businesses in complying with applicable laws and regulations, Sheriff Pohlmann said.

For more information or to ask questions, contact Babin at (504) 278-7676.