Do your auditors review only Louisiana tax returns during a state tax audit?


The Louisiana income tax return is largely based on the federal income tax return. You should be prepared to provide a copy of the relevant filed federal tax return to the auditor. The auditor will examine your federal tax return for any necessary adjustments. Once the examination of the federal tax return is complete, the Louisiana tax return will be adjusted based on the federal tax return revisions. For example, if you failed to report income on the federal return, your Louisiana tax return will be adjusted to include this income. (Question and answer last reviewed June 24, 2024)

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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.

January 08, 2025

To reduce costs, LDR to cease mailing state sales tax returns to businesses

Louisiana Department of Revenue will cease printing and mailing copies of the Louisiana state sales tax return to businesses registered for sales tax in the state.

December 11, 2024

Tax preparer faces multiple felony fraud charges

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