What is Form L-3 and when is it due?


Employers are required to file Form L-3, at the end of the year or if a business terminates during the year. Form L-3 is a cover letter used to submit copies of Federal Form W-2 to LDR. The due date to file Form L-3 is January 31st. If an employer fails to submit copies of the employees W-2s with Form L-3, a penalty of $5 per W-2 statement, not to exceed $7,500, may be imposed.

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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