Requirement for Tax Preparers to File Income Tax Payment Returns Electronically

About Electronic Income Tax Payment Returns

The Louisiana Department of Revenue requires businesses to comply with the Mandatory Electronic Filing of Tax Returns and Payments, These regulations ensure a streamlined, efficient and secure process for submitting your tax documents 

Who Is Required to File? 

  • Corporations: All corporations with total assets of $250,000 or more must file both Corporation Franchise Tax and Corporation Income Tax Returns electronically. 
  • Partnerships: Partnerships with assets valued at $250,000 or more are mandated to file electronically. 
  • Fiduciaries: Fiduciaries with one or more Schedule K-1 attachments must comply with electronic filing requirements. 
  • Employers: Businesses filing 50 or more employee withholding statements (Form L-3 and W-2s) must use the electronic submission process. 

Updated November 07, 2024


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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