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.

If I agree with adjustments made to my return during an audit, may I pay the balance due?

Yes, once an audit is complete, you may pay the balance due. The auditor will provide you a mailing address for your payment. If you agree with some but not all of the audit adjustments, you may make a partial payment on the agreed adjustments and protest the remaining adjustments. (Question and answer last reviewed June 24, 2024)