What are guidelines that the Department uses to decide whether or not to waive penalties?


Requests for waiver of the penalty must be in writing from the taxpayer and notarized. Account should not have a past record of delinquent filings or payments. Taxpayer should be current in filing all tax returns and remitting applicable taxes. All taxes, interest, and other penalties must be paid in full.

Filing Dates


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Louisiana state income tax filing begins Wednesday, Jan. 29

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