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  • Can I mail Louisiana tax returns or payments?
  • What changed with USPS postmarks?
  • What is a manual postmark?
  • What is the safest way to file of pay taxes?
  • What is this notice about?
  • What records should I keep if I mail a return or payment?
  • What should I do if I mail an income tax return or payment?
  • Where can I file and pay online?
  • Which returns and payments must be filed and paid electronically?
  • Why does the postmark date matter?
  • Will penalties be automatically waived if I mailed on time but got a late postmark?

Related pages

  • Can I mail Louisiana tax returns or payments?
  • What changed with USPS postmarks?
  • What is a manual postmark?
  • What is the safest way to file of pay taxes?
  • What is this notice about?
  • What records should I keep if I mail a return or payment?
  • What should I do if I mail an income tax return or payment?
  • Where can I file and pay online?
  • Which returns and payments must be filed and paid electronically?
  • Why does the postmark date matter?
  • Will penalties be automatically waived if I mailed on time but got a late postmark?

What is the risk if I mail close to the due date?


If you mail close to the deadline:

  • USPS may apply a postmark after the due date

  • Your return or payment may be treated as late

  • You may owe penalties and interest

  • Processing delays may occur

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