What are the different tax returns and their due dates?


Tax Return and Due Date
  1. Supplier/Permissive Supplier Monthly Return : 22nd day of the month following the period covered.
  2. Distributor/Exporter/Blender Monthly Return : 20th day of the month following the period covered.
  3. Importer Monthly Return : 15th day of the month following the period covered.
  4. Terminal Operator Annual Return : Last day of February.
  5. Interstate Motor Fuel User Quarterly Return : 25th day of the month following the period covered.
  6. Motor Fuel Back Up Tax Return : 20th day of the month following the month the transaction occurred.
The following information returns have a $100 penalty if not filed on or before the due date:
  1. Terminal Operator Monthly Return : 20th day following the period covered.
  2. Motor Fuel Transporter Monthly Return : 20th day following the period covered.
  3. Aviation Fuel Dealer Quarterly Return : 25th day following the period covered.

Filing Dates


News & Announcements

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.

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.


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