Sales Tax Filing Options

How would you like to file your Louisiana Sales Tax Return?

Option 1

LaTAP

Fast. Easy. Secure. LaTAP gives you the ability to file returns and pay taxes ALL ONLINE. You can file returns, make payments, and view account history and activity online. Never worry about using the wrong return. Visit LaTAP

Option 2

Parish E-File

Parish E-File is an online tool that facilitates secure electronic filing of state and parish/city sales and use tax returns. Parish E-File permits the filing of multiple parish/city returns from one centralized site. Easy to register and free. Visit Parish E-file

Option 3

Download PDF

Download a PDF version of the return and instructions from the department's website. You will need to print and mail your finished return to the department. Download return and instructions here

Updated November 07, 2024


Filing Dates


News & Announcements

September 02, 2025

Hunters get a tax break during the 2nd Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday, Sept. 5-7

BATON ROUGE – Consumer purchases of firearms, ammunition and a wide range of hunting supplies are exempt from state and local sales tax during the Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday, Friday, Sept. 5 through Sunday, Sept. 7.

August 26, 2025

LDR partners with OMV in Lafayette to resolve driver’s license suspensions

BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) is partnering with the state Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) to help Lafayette-area taxpayers resolve driver’s license suspensions.

August 25, 2025

New Orleans-area suspects arrested; products seized in crackdown on illegal vapes

BATON ROUGE – A state task force arrested four people and confiscated tens of thousands of banned substances in the second phase of a statewide crackdown on illegal and unauthorized vape products.


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