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 will I know if I owe additional tax as the result of an audit?

Once the audit is complete, the auditor will mail or email a letter explaining the adjustments and include a preliminary audit schedule. You should review the letter and audit schedule to determine your agreement or disagreement with the audit. (Question and answer last reviewed June 24, 2024)