News & Announcements

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June 13, 2024

ATC hires law enforcement veteran as new assistant commissioner

Career law enforcement officer Joseph Picone III is the new assistant commissioner of the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC).

May 30, 2024

Hurricane Season: Protect tax records and financial documents from weather-related threats

With predictions of above-normal activity during the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season that starts June 1, the Louisiana Department of Revenue encourages taxpayers to protect tax records and other financial documents from flood damage and other weather-related threats.

May 13, 2024

Louisiana state income tax deadline is May 15

The deadline for 2023 Louisiana state income tax is Wednesday, May 15.

May 09, 2024

St. Martinville woman arrested for tax fraud

A St. Martinville woman faces multiple felony charges on allegations of tax fraud.

March 12, 2024

ATC to Resume Enforcement of Vapor Product Restrictions

The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) will resume the enforcement of state laws affecting the marketing and sale of vapor products on March 18, 2024.

January 22, 2024

Louisiana state income tax filing begins Monday, Jan. 29

The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) will begin accepting 2023 state individual income tax returns on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024.


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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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