Pay Your Louisiana Tax Debt Over Time

If you owe a tax debt to the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) and cannot pay the balance in full, you may be eligible to establish a payment plan and make monthly payments over time.

A payment plan does not reduce the amount you owe. Interest and applicable delinquent payment penalties will continue to accrue on the unpaid balance until the debt is paid in full.

Before You Request a Payment Plan

Before requesting a payment plan:

• File all required tax returns.
• Review your balance, tax periods, notices, and payment history in LaTAP.
• Determine the monthly payment amount you can reasonably afford.
• Pay as much as possible before establishing the plan to reduce future interest and penalties.
• Confirm that your mailing address and contact information are current.

Did You Know?

Before requesting a payment plan, consider whether paying all or part of your tax liability with a credit card is an option for you. Reducing your outstanding balance before establishing a payment plan may lower the amount of interest and penalties that accrue over time and could reduce your required monthly payment.

LDR accepts credit card payments through its authorized payment processor. A convenience fee charged by the payment processor may apply.

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Before requesting a payment plan, carefully evaluate your financial situation and determine the monthly payment you can reasonably afford. Selecting a payment amount that fits your budget can help you remain current on your plan, avoid default, and reduce the risk of additional collection actions. If your financial situation allows, paying more than the minimum monthly payment can reduce the amount of interest and penalties that accrue over time.

LDR may require additional information or action before approving a payment plan.

Ready to Request a Payment Plan?

If you've reviewed your account, considered your payment options, and determined the monthly payment you can reasonably afford, you're ready to request a payment plan through LaTAP.

Request a Payment Plan

How to Request a Payment Plan

To request a payment plan:

1. Log in to LaTAP.
2. Select the account with the outstanding balance.
3. Review the tax periods and amount due.
4. Select the available payment plan option.
5. Enter the requested payment and banking information.
6. Review and submit your request.
7. Save the confirmation for your records.

Available options may depend on the type and amount of debt and the status of your account.

What Happens After I Submit My Request?

After submitting your request:

• Review the payment plan terms and due dates.
• Make every monthly payment by the scheduled date.
• Continue filing all required tax returns and paying any new taxes when due.
• Monitor your account through LaTAP for notices, balances, and payment activity.
• Contact LDR promptly if you are unable to make a scheduled payment.

Submitting a request does not necessarily stop an enforcement action that has already begun. Contact LDR immediately if you have received a levy, garnishment, seizure, or other enforced collection notice.

Important Information

While your payment plan is active:

• Interest and applicable penalties continue to accrue.
• New tax liabilities are not automatically added to the existing plan.
• You must remain current with future filing and payment obligations.
• Missing a payment or failing to meet other terms may cause the plan to default.
• LDR may resume collection activity if the plan defaults or other tax obligations become delinquent.

How to Keep Your Payment Plan in Good Standing

To avoid default:

• Make each payment by its due date.
• Maintain sufficient funds for scheduled electronic payments.
• File all future returns on time.
• Pay new tax liabilities when due.
• Keep your banking and contact information current.
• Review notices and account activity in LaTAP.
• Contact LDR immediately if your financial circumstances change.