Get La R-20128 2016-2025

Filing an extension request electronically via the Louisiana Department of Revenue's Individual Income Online Tax Filing application or the Online Extension Filing application; Filing an extension request electronically via LDR's IVR phone system by calling 225-922-3270 or 888-829-3071.

Louisiana law requires every resident and non-resident with Louisiana income to file individual income taxes. The residents pay taxes on all income earned, as long as they lived in Louisiana at least 6 months of the year or have Louisiana as their permanent residence.

If you are a Louisiana resident and you file a federal income tax return or if you want a refund (for overpaid withholding for instance) you must also file a state return. Louisiana residents file Form IT-540. ... In order to qualify for any deductions, you first need to declare that income on your state income tax return.

Louisiana Filing Due Date: Individual income tax returns are due by May 15 or by the 15th day of the 5th month following the end of the taxable year (for fiscal year filers).

Important notice: Louisiana recognizes and accepts the federal extension (Federal Form 4868). For most taxpayers, the Federal Form 4868 will extend the time to file until October 15, 2007. You do not need a separate extension for filing your state return, unless you wish to file it after October 15, 2007.

The state tax filing deadline in Louisiana is May 15, so that gives you breathing room to complete your state income tax return about a month after the typical April 15 filing deadline for federal tax returns.

If you filed your taxes online, you can generally expect your refund within 60 days of the filing date. If you filed paper returns, the wait time is generally 14 weeks. The Louisiana individual income tax filing deadline is May 15.

Louisiana State Tax Refund Status Information. ... Have your social security number and refund amount ready, then dial 1-888-829-3071 toll-free and follow the instructions. This service is available 24 hours a day. Visit Louisiana Department of Revenue to check the status of your tax refund.

E-Services for Individuals Individuals can file electronically using LDR's Louisiana File Online. You can get your refund quicker by requesting Direct Deposit on your electronically filed individual income tax return. Direct debit is also available to pay your individual income taxes.

The Louisiana state income tax rate for individuals is: 2% on the first $12,500 of net income over the amount of any applicable tax credits. 4% on the next $37,500 of net income. 6% on any net income over $50,000 of net income.

Resident taxpayers who are required to file a federal individual income tax return are required to file a Louisiana income tax return, IT-540, reporting all of their income. ... In each case, the amount of income subject to a deduction must be included on the Louisiana resident return before the deduction can be allowed.

For single dependents who are under the age of 65 and not blind, you generally must file a federal income tax return if your unearned income (such as from ordinary dividends or taxable interest) was more than $1,050 or if your earned income (such as from wages or salary) was more than $12,000.

Filing Requirements for Dependents You must file a 2018 tax return in any of the following circumstances if you're single, if someone else can claim you as a dependent, and if you're not age 65 or older or blind: Your unearned income was more than $1,050. Your earned income was more than $12,000.

That depends on your other income and benefits for the tax year. ... As a very general rule of thumb, if your only income is from Social Security benefits, they won't be taxable, and you don't need to file a return. But if you have income from other sources as well, there may be taxes on the total amount.