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January 19, 2026

Louisiana state income tax filing begins Monday, Jan. 26

BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) will begin accepting 2025 state individual income tax returns on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.

December 10, 2025

Monroe tax preparer arrested for fraud

BATON ROUGE – A Monroe woman faces multiple felony charges for a fraud scheme to steal tens of thousands of dollars in state income tax refunds.

December 04, 2025

State expands electronic filing and payment mandate for business taxes

BATON ROUGE – Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the Louisiana Department of Revenue will expand its electronic filing and payment mandate to business tax returns, forms, payments and fees including all withholding taxes and most sales & use taxes.