BATON ROUGE – The filing and payment deadline for 2022 Louisiana state individual income tax is Monday, May 15.

Taxpayers can file their returns electronically through Louisiana File Online, the state’s free web portal for individual tax filers. They can also submit their returns using commercially available tax preparation software, or with printed state returns available at www.revenue.louisiana.gov/Forms.

Act 410 of the 2022 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature created an automatic six-month filing extension, available to taxpayers who need extra time to prepare their state individual income tax returns. For tax year 2022, the extended due date is Nov. 15, 2023. Individual taxpayers who cannot file their returns by May 15 do not need to submit a paper or electronic extension form to obtain the automatic filing extension.

The automatic extension applies only to the filing of state income tax returns. It does not provide additional time to pay taxes due. Tax payments submitted after the May 15 deadline are subject to interest.

For more information about automatic filing extensions for state individual income tax returns, read Revenue Information Bulletin 23-012: Individual Income Tax Return Filing Extension.

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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Changes for the 2022 Tax Year and Beyond

Did the Louisiana state individual income tax rates change?

Yes. Prior to 2022, the tax rates were 2%, 4%, and 6%. Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, the tax rates have been reduced to 1.85%, 3.50% and 4.25%.

Did any deductions on the Louisiana state individual income tax return change?

Yes. Prior to 2022, Louisiana allowed a deduction for federal taxes paid to the IRS. Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, Louisiana no longer allows this deduction.

Also, beginning in 2022, the Louisiana deduction for excess federal itemized deductions is limited to medical expenses.

I usually receive a refund from LDR. This year, my refund is lower/I owe a balance to LDR. Why?

In October 2021, Louisiana voters approved a constitutional amendment allowing for tax reform measures to become effective. With these rate and deduction changes, some individuals may experience a tax increase or a tax decrease depending on their individual circumstances.

When is my 2022 income tax return due to LDR?

May 15, 2023

What if I need more time to file my return with LDR?

If more time is needed to complete your return, you will not be required to request an extension of time to file. However, you must file your return by Nov. 15, 2023.

When are my state taxes due to LDR?

To avoid penalties and interest, you must pay your state taxes by May 15, 2023.

How do I make a payment if I plan to file after May 15, 2023?

The easiest way to make a payment is online through the Make an Extension Payment feature on the Louisiana Taxpayer Access Point (LaTAP) portal at www.revenue.louisiana.gov/LaTAP.

What should I do if I cannot pay my tax bill by May 15, 2023?

You should submit a payment plan request to LDR by May 15, 2023. Use form R-19026: Installment Request for Individual Income. You will remain in good standing with LDR as long as you are current on your payment plan. However, even with a payment plan, note that interest and penalties will be added to the amount due until the tax is paid in full.

BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Revenue will hold a hiring fair at its Baton Rouge headquarters on Thursday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The state tax agency is recruiting applicants for three positions: Revenue Tax Auditor, Revenue Tax Officer and Revenue Tax Specialist. Applicants with academic or professional backgrounds in accounting are encouraged to apply for the auditor and specialist positions. For the tax officer position, a bachelor’s degree in any field is the minimum qualification.

Depending on qualifications, offers of employment may be made on-site during the hiring fair. Position details and links to the online application are available at www.revenue.louisiana.gov/careers.

WHAT:	LDR Hiring Fair
WHEN:	Thursday, April 27, 2023 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE:	617 North Third Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802

BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Revenue will begin accepting 2022 state individual income tax returns on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. The date coincides with the date the IRS begins accepting federal income tax returns.

On Jan. 23, taxpayers can begin filing their state income tax returns electronically through Louisiana File Online, the state’s free web portal for individual tax filers. Louisiana File Online allows taxpayers to:

• File returns and pay taxes electronically
• Check the status of individual income tax refunds
• Amend current and prior-year tax returns

Taxpayers may also submit their returns using commercially available tax preparation software, or with printed state returns available at www.revenue.louisiana.gov/Forms.

For returns submitted electronically, taxpayers due refunds can expect them within 45 days of the filing date. For paper returns, the refund processing time is up to 14 weeks.

Taxpayers can minimize delays in receiving their refunds by updating their contact information with LDR. If you have moved or changed your name since your last tax filing, update your contact information at www.revenue.louisiana.gov/AddressChange.