What form do I fill out to remit the tax on the consumable vapor products?


Registered wholesale dealers and authorized manufacturers are to complete Form R-5604, Tobacco Tax Return on a monthly basis. The return is due twenty (20) days after the end of the month covered by the report. Retail dealers purchasing vapor products from someone other than a Louisiana tobacco wholesale dealer or authorized manufacturer are required to complete Form R-5608, Tobacco Tax Return for Retail Dealers of Vapor Products. This form is to be submitted on a monthly basis and is due twenty (20) days after the end of the month covered by the report. Individual consumers purchasing non-tax paid product through the mail/internet must complete Form R-5629, Consumer Excise Tax Return, located at Tax Forms for Businesses.

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