What changes were made to the inventory tax credit?


For entities taxed as C-corporations for federal income tax purposes, the inventory tax credit has been sunset, effective for taxable periods beginning on or after July 1, 2026. C-corporations can continue to claim their carryforwards for the remainder of the initial 10-year period, plus an additional 5 years for credits which did not expire prior to January 1, 2025. Credits earned by a C-corporation are non-refundable for periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

For taxable periods beginning on or after July 1, 2026, the inventory tax credit can only be taken against individual income taxes, including credits from pass-through entities.


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.


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