Can I request a Penalty Waiver On-Line?


Yes, penalty waivers can be submitted electronically. To request a penalty waiver electronically, click on the following link Form R-20128 Electronic Submission and follow the instructions.

Note, Louisiana Administrative Code 61:III.2101.B provides that before a request for waiver of penalties can be considered, the taxpayer must be current in filing all tax returns, and all taxes, penalties not being considered for waiver, fees and interest due for any taxes/fees administered by the Louisiana Department of Revenue must be paid.

Filing Dates


News & Announcements

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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