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 can I register with the Louisiana Department of Revenue if I sell items at special events?

All vendors, whether they are Louisiana residents or not, must register with the Louisiana Department of Revenue for a state sales tax account and collect state sales tax on taxable sales during a special event. You may download the Application for Louisiana Revenue Account Number Form R-16019 from the tax forms LDR website. Indicate that the business is for a special event on line 13 of the form “Business Description.” Additionally check the box next to Sales/Use Tax and the Fairs, Festivals, and Other Special Events check box, both located under section 3.

Once this application is complete, you can:

  1. E-mail the application to [email protected]; or

  2. Fax the Application to 225-923-4067 - Attention Special Events

You may also mail the application to the Louisiana Department of Revenue, PO Box 201, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0201. The completed application should be mailed at least 2-3 weeks prior to the event.