Who is a taxpayer required to file a Louisiana income tax return?


  • Louisiana resident individuals who are required to file a federal income tax return are required to file a Louisiana income tax return.
  • Nonresident individuals who earn net income from property located in La., from services rendered in La., from business transacted in La., or from sources within La. are required to file a Louisiana income tax return.
  • Corporations subject to taxation pursuant to Title 47, Subtitle II, Chapter 1 are required to file a Louisiana corporation income tax return.
  • Fiduciaries, such as trusts and estates, subject to taxation pursuant to LA R.S. 47:300.1, et seq. who have net income of $2,500 or more, has gross income of $6,000 or more, regardless of the amount of net income or who have beneficiary of the fiduciary who is a nonresident of Louisiana are required to file a Louisiana fiduciary income tax return.

Filing Dates


News & Announcements

May 14, 2025

Tax preparer arrested for gambling-related tax fraud scheme

A Louisiana tax preparer faces felony charges over an alleged scheme to steal tens of thousands of dollars in fraudulent income tax refunds.

May 12, 2025

Louisiana state income tax deadline is May 15

The deadline for 2024 Louisiana state income tax is Thursday, May 15.

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.


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