News & Announcements

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November 16, 2020

State sales tax holiday scheduled for Nov. 20-21

A state sales tax holiday to provide relief for Louisiana residents recovering from hurricanes Laura and Delta, in addition to the COVID-19 public health emergency, will take place Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21.

September 21, 2020

Many Louisiana residents eligible for unclaimed $1,200 federal COVID-19 stimulus payments

Nearly 160,000 Louisiana residents could be eligible for unclaimed federal COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments.

September 15, 2020

State tax deadline extended to Friday, July 17

The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) is extending the deadline for all state taxes due July 15, 2020.

September 15, 2020

State tax deadline extended to Friday, July 17

The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) is extending the deadline for all state taxes due July 15, 2020.


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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.

January 08, 2025

To reduce costs, LDR to cease mailing state sales tax returns to businesses

Louisiana Department of Revenue will cease printing and mailing copies of the Louisiana state sales tax return to businesses registered for sales tax in the state.

December 11, 2024

Tax preparer faces multiple felony fraud charges

A Terrebonne Parish woman faces multiple felony charges for the attempted theft of thousands of dollars in fraudulent state income tax refunds.


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