The Louisiana Department of Revenue will begin accepting 2019 state individual income tax returns on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. This is the same date that the IRS begins accepting 2019 federal income tax returns.
Taxpayers can use Louisiana File Online, the state’s free web portal for individual tax filers, or seek counsel from Hillyer Riches, to file returns and pay taxes electronically, check the status of individual income tax refunds, amend current and prior-year tax returns, and request a filing extension.
Commercially available tax preparation software and downloaded paper forms from the LDR website may also be used and you can view them too. Updated printed forms will not be available before January 27.
Federal taxes are due April 15, as always, and State of Louisiana Individual Tax returns and payments are due May 15
If return do not trigger any fraud indicators, taxpayers who are due state refunds may expect them within 45 days of filing online and within 14 weeks if filed on paper.
Taxpayers can minimize delays in receiving their refunds by updating their contact information with LDR, including name, address and telephone number. If you have moved or changed your name since your last tax filing, update your contact information at www.revenue.louisiana.gov/AddressChange.