Mission and Vision

Mission

The Louisiana Department of Revenue is dedicated to fairly and efficiently administering the state’s tax laws to ensure compliance while providing exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering public trust, enhancing economic growth, and maximizing revenue collection to support essential services that benefit all citizens of Louisiana.

Vision

To be a trusted leader in tax administration, fostering economic prosperity and public confidence through innovation, transparency, and service excellence.

Values

  • Unity – one team, working together to accomplish our common goals.
  • Communication – an environment that encourages an ongoing, creative exchange of ideas between employees and management.
  • Responsiveness – a focus on identifying and satisfying external and internal customer needs.
  • Professionalism – a reputation (with internal and external customers) of fairness, courtesy, and reliability.
  • Integrity – an ethical standard of honesty and consistency.
  • Trust – a mutual respect and a shared confidence between managers and all fellow employees.

Updated February 10, 2025


Filing Dates


News & Announcements

May 14, 2025

Tax preparer arrested for gambling-related tax fraud scheme

A Louisiana tax preparer faces felony charges over an alleged scheme to steal tens of thousands of dollars in fraudulent income tax refunds.

May 12, 2025

Louisiana state income tax deadline is May 15

The deadline for 2024 Louisiana state income tax is Thursday, May 15.

January 29, 2025

Louisiana state income tax filing begins Wednesday, Jan. 29

Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) will begin accepting 2024 state individual income tax returns on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.


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