2020

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May 15, 2020

Department of Revenue implements COVID-19 safety procedures as in-office customer service resumes

To protect the health and well-being of taxpayers and employees, the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) will implement social distancing guidelines and other safety precautions when in-office customer service resumes on Monday, May 18, 2020.

March 31, 2020

Department of Revenue warns Louisiana taxpayers about COVID-19 stimulus scams

With the federal government preparing to distribute economic stimulus funds to most Americans during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) is warning taxpayers to be wary of potential scams to steal their money.

March 23, 2020

LDR extends state income tax deadline due to coronavirus public health emergency

Due to the public health emergency created by the coronavirus pandemic, the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) is extending the deadline for state income taxes to July 15, 2020.

March 23, 2020

LDR extends state income tax deadline due to coronavirus public health emergency

Due to the public health emergency created by the coronavirus pandemic, the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) is extending the deadline for state income taxes to July 15, 2020.

March 19, 2020

Department of Revenue extends state sales tax deadline due to coronavirus public health emergency

Businesses have additional time to file returns due this month for sales and excise taxes collected by the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR).

March 16, 2020

Department of Revenue encourages online customer service options during COVID-19 public health emergency

During the state’s COVID-19 declared public health emergency, the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) encourages taxpayers to take advantage of the online customer service options available through its website.


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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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