Are there any penalties for engaging in business without a license?


Yes, any person engaging in or doing any business activity for which a license is required is subject to penalties, if he has not obtained and retained the required valid license. For the first violation, the amount is $10,000 and for each subsequent violation, the penalty is multiplied by the sum of the current violation plus prior violations. LA R.S. 47:818.45.

Filing Dates


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May 14, 2025

Tax preparer arrested for gambling-related tax fraud scheme

A Louisiana tax preparer faces felony charges over an alleged scheme to steal tens of thousands of dollars in fraudulent income tax refunds.

May 12, 2025

Louisiana state income tax deadline is May 15

The deadline for 2024 Louisiana state income tax is Thursday, May 15.

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.


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