2020

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September 08, 2020

Department of Revenue extends tax deadlines for areas affected by Hurricane Laura

Louisiana taxpayers affected by Hurricane Laura may be eligible for automatic tax filing and payment extensions if their homes, principal places of business, critical tax records or paid tax preparers are located in parishes that have been declared federal disaster areas.

August 11, 2020

Gov. Edwards Appoints Ernest P. Legier, Jr. Commissioner of the ATC and Terry C. Landry as Deputy Commissioner of the ATC

Gov. John Bel Edwards has appointed Ernest P. Legier, Jr. commissioner of the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC).

July 15, 2020

Network connectivity issues affecting LDR web applications

The application portal at FrontlineWorkers.la.gov began accepting applications at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, and by approximately 7 a.m. had accepted more than 14,000 applications.

July 13, 2020

Louisiana’s frontline workers can apply for $250 COVID-19 rebates starting July 15

Eligible Louisiana residents can begin applying this Wednesday for $250 rebates related to essential work performed during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

July 09, 2020

Louisiana state income tax returns and payments due July 15

The deadline to submit 2019 Louisiana state income tax returns and payments is July 15, 2020.

May 26, 2020

Department of Revenue waives penalties for March and April state sales tax returns

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) is waiving penalties for state sales tax returns due in April and May.


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August 12, 2025

Guilty plea resolves fraud investigation related to Hurricane Ida recovery

A guilty plea in a Baton Rouge criminal court closes the investigation into a fraud case related to the recovery process following Hurricane Ida in 2021.

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.


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