Does Louisiana require withholding on pensions, retirement income, and annuities?


Withholding income tax on pensions, retirement income, and annuities is not required as provided under R.S 47:111(A)(9) . However, a recipient may request that withholding tax be deducted from those sources of income.

Filing Dates


News & Announcements

May 12, 2025

Louisiana state income tax deadline is May 15

The deadline for 2024 Louisiana state income tax is Thursday, May 15.

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.


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