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.

Is there a deadline to request an extension to file a Louisiana Corporation Income and Franchise taxes return?

No. Corporate taxpayers who need additional time to file their Louisiana corporation income and franchise tax returns do not need to file for an extension. You will automatically be granted an extension of six months if you timely requested an extension for federal income tax purposes. (Answer revised November 6, 2023)