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.

Additionally, an electronic penalty waiver request submission is available to LaTAP account users. However, note that the LaTAP submission option is currently limited to delinquent filing penalty and late payment penalty.

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.