Does Louisiana offer a deduction for bonus depreciation?


Yes. A bonus depreciation deduction (or 100% expensing) and a bonus amortization deduction was enacted during the 2024 Third Extraordinary Session and apply to taxable periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025. The deductions are for costs of qualified property, qualified improvement property, and research and experimental expenditures and are optional at the election of the taxpayer.


Filing Dates


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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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