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


News & Announcements

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.

January 08, 2025

To reduce costs, LDR to cease mailing state sales tax returns to businesses

Louisiana Department of Revenue will cease printing and mailing copies of the Louisiana state sales tax return to businesses registered for sales tax in the state.

December 11, 2024

Tax preparer faces multiple felony fraud charges

A Terrebonne Parish woman faces multiple felony charges for the attempted theft of thousands of dollars in fraudulent state income tax refunds.


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