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.

My husband (or wife) is deceased; the refund check has been issued in both names. How can I get the refund in my name only?

Return the check with Form R-6642, statement of claimant to refund due on behalf of deceased taxpayer, and a copy of the death certificate. Form R-6642 can be found on our web site under Tax Forms in the Individual Income Tax general forms area. This form and the death certificate should be mailed to:

Louisiana Department of Revenue
Revenue Processing Center
Post Office Box 4998
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
Fax: (225) 219-6220
A new check will be issued in the surviving spouse’s name.