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.

Are there any changes to the combined personal exemption-standard deduction?

Yes. For taxable periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025, the standard deduction for single individuals and married filing separate is increased to $12,500. The standard deduction for taxpayers with filing status of married filing joint, qualified surviving spouse and head of household is double (200%) the amount for single individuals.