Important Announcement

Due to critical system updates and the Labor Day holiday, the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) will be closed from 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, through Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. In addition to the closure of all LDR offices during this period, all online services including electronic tax filing and payments and the Louisiana Taxpayer Access Point (LaTAP) portal will be unavailable as well. All in-person, telephone and online customer service will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

How do I register to file Form R-5608, Tobacco Tax Return for Retail Dealers of Vapor Products?

If you do not have a LaTAP account, please go to www.revenue.louisiana.gov/latap to register. Simply click on the Register for a LaTAP Account link and follow the instructions. Taxpayers who do not have an LDR account can register for a business account on the LaTAP site. For additional assistance registering your business, creating a LaTAP account, or adding a tax type, visit the LDR FAQ page and select LaTAP. Please note at least one location must be registered when adding the Vapor Retailer tax type.