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Louisiana State Income Tax Filing Begins January 26

The Louisiana Department of Revenue announced that state individual income tax filing for the 2025 tax year will begin on Monday, January 26, 2026. Taxpayers can file electronically or by paper, with electronic filers expecting refunds within four weeks.

USPS Postmark Changes May Affect Louisiana Tax Filings

The Louisiana Department of Revenue is alerting taxpayers to changes in USPS postmark processing that may cause mailed tax documents to be postmarked later than the date they were mailed. This could result in penalties and interest for late filings, even if mailed on time. Taxpayers are encouraged to file and pay electronically via LaTAP.

Louisiana Tax Relief for Winter Storm Survivors

The Louisiana Department of Revenue is providing automatic filing and payment extensions to taxpayers affected by Winter Storm Fern. This relief applies to all 64 parishes and extends deadlines for various tax types originally due between January 23, 2026, and February 21, 2026, to March 31, 2026.