Business Tax Enforcement

Louisiana Department of Revenue strives to be a results-based, innovative, and focused organization that is capable of rapidly responding to the needs of its citizens/stakeholders.

The Department exists to reasonably and efficiently collect state tax revenues to fund public services and regulate the sale of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and charitable gaming within Louisiana.

Resolving any outstanding tax you owe as soon as possible is essential. Penalty and interest will be added to your debt and will continue to accrue until the amount is paid in full. Penalty charges can range from .5% to 25%.

If you do not pay your taxes, you will be mailed a notice of tax due bill. This is your opportunity to resolve the debt before the Department initiates collection enforcement actions. Your payment options include satisfying the liability in full or enter into an installment agreement.

Updated November 07, 2024


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News & Announcements

July 31, 2025

New penalties for Kratom in effect Aug. 1

Starting Aug. 1, 2025, severe new penalties are in effect for the possession of the herbal supplement known as Kratom. Kratom is sold often as an energy booster, pain reliever and mood lifter. Its potential harmful side effects include liver toxicity, seizures and death.

July 28, 2025

Millions in state tax refunds moving to Unclaimed Property if taxpayers don’t claim them

BATON ROUGE – Louisiana taxpayers have until Sept. 6, 2025, to claim millions of dollars in state tax refunds before they become unclaimed property.

June 16, 2025

Suspects arrested, products seized and businesses closed in multi-agency vape crackdown

BATON ROUGE – A multi-agency state and federal crackdown on unauthorized vape products in Louisiana resulted in ten arrests and more than $1 million worth of illegal vape pens, pods, juices and other products taken off the streets.


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