How much is the tax?


In accordance with Act 2 of the 2018 First Extraordinary Session, five cents ($0.05) per month is to be collected beginning March 26, 2018, which is the date Act 2 became effective.
  • Beginning on March 26, 2018 : 5 cents
  • January 1, 2018 – March 25, 2018 : 4 cents
  • October 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017 : 4.5 cents
  • Prior to October 1, 2017 : 5 cents

Filing Dates


News & Announcements

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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