Important Announcement

Due to critical system updates and the Labor Day holiday, the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) will be closed from 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, through Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. In addition to the closure of all LDR offices during this period, all online services including electronic tax filing and payments and the Louisiana Taxpayer Access Point (LaTAP) portal will be unavailable as well. All in-person, telephone and online customer service will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

News & Announcements

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August 31, 2026

LDR to close for system updates and Labor Day holiday

BATON ROUGE - Due to critical system updates and the Labor Day holiday, the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) will be closed from 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, through Monday, Sept. 7, 2026.

August 27, 2026

Hunters get a tax break during the 2nd Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday, Sept. 4-6

BATON ROUGE - Consumer purchases of firearms, ammunition and a wide range of hunting supplies are exempt from state and local sales tax during the 2026 Louisiana Second Amendment Weekend Sales Tax Holiday, Friday, Sept. 4 through Sunday, Sept. 6.

August 12, 2026

LDR partners with OMV in Bossier City to resolve driver’s license suspensions

BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) is partnering with the state Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) to help Shreveport/Bossier-area taxpayers resolve driver’s license suspensions.

July 27, 2026

Millions in state tax refunds due for transfer to Unclaimed Property if taxpayers don’t claim them

BATON ROUGE – Louisiana taxpayers have until Sept. 4, 2026, to claim millions of dollars in state tax refunds before they become unclaimed property.

July 01, 2026

New Orleans tax preparer arrested for tax fraud

BATON ROUGE – A New Orleans tax preparer faces multiple felony charges for a scheme to steal tens of thousands of dollars in state income tax refunds.

June 08, 2026

Fortified roof tax credit deadline is June 30

BATON ROUGE – Louisiana homeowners have until June 30, 2026, to apply for a state tax credit for roof upgrades certified in 2025 to withstand hurricanes, high winds and other severe weather events.

May 11, 2026

Louisiana state income tax deadline is May 15

BATON ROUGE – The deadline for 2025 Louisiana state income tax is Friday, May 15.

April 14, 2026

LDR New Orleans regional office moves to new location

BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) is now providing walk-in customer service at a new location for New Orleans-area taxpayers.

April 02, 2026

Married Louisiana couple arrested for felony tax fraud

BATON ROUGE – A married Louisiana couple face felony charges for a scheme to steal tens of thousands of dollars in fraudulent state tax refunds.

March 30, 2026

LDR New Orleans regional office relocates

BATON ROUGE – Beginning Monday, April 13, 2026, the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) will provide walk-in customer service to New Orleans-area taxpayers at a new location.