I am school bus driver, What do I need to do?


The owner of any school bus used to transport Louisiana students that is propelled by an internal combustion engine or motor capable of using CNG, LNG, or LPG as fuel shall pay the tax levied but will be entitled to a credit equal to 50 percent of the taxes paid. Claims for refunds must be submitted annually on or before July 31st and must list the taxes paid during the academic school year ending no later than June 30th of the year for which the credit is being filed. School bus drivers should complete Form R-5019, Claim for Refund of Special Fuels by School Bus Drivers, to request their refund.

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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