Important Announcement

Due to critical system updates and the Labor Day holiday, the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) will be closed from 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, through Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. In addition to the closure of all LDR offices during this period, all online services including electronic tax filing and payments and the Louisiana Taxpayer Access Point (LaTAP) portal will be unavailable as well. All in-person, telephone and online customer service will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

How do I receive a filing extension if I am file a franchise tax only return?

The extension only applies to Corporation Franchise tax if you are also filing a corporation income tax return. A taxpayer who files a corporation franchise tax return without a corporate income tax return is ineligible for a filing extension pursuant to R.S. 47:612. (New November 6, 2023)