How do I file a return in LaTAP?


Once logged in to LaTAP, select the tax-specific account at the bottom middle of the LaTAP home page. From the account screen, click on the “File Now” link from the “Period List” for the tax period which the return is being filed. Once you have completed the return, you will click the “Submit” button in the upper right hand corner. If your return is without error, you will be prompted to enter your password as your electronic signature. If you are not prompted to enter your password, review your return for line items which are shaded in red and/or any error message displayed to the right of each line item.

Filing Dates


News & Announcements

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

A Terrebonne Parish woman faces multiple felony charges for the attempted theft of thousands of dollars in fraudulent state income tax refunds.


How Can This Page Be Better?

LDR wants this website to be useful and easy-to-use for you. We'd like your feedback so we can improve our site.