Users' questions

How late can tax returns be filed?

How late can tax returns be filed?

There is no penalty for filing after the deadline if a refund is due. Use electronic filing options including IRS Free File available on IRS.gov through October 15 to prepare and file returns electronically.

Does Louisiana accept federal extension for individuals?

Important notice: Louisiana recognizes and accepts the federal extension (Federal Form 4868).

What is 2020 Louisiana extension payment?

For tax year 2020 e-File a LA Tax Extension at the Louisiana Department of Revenue Online Extension Filing. Once accepted you will receive a 6-month extension of time to file your return penalty free by Oct. 15, 2021.

When is sales tax due in Orleans Parish?

These returns will be due on May 20, 2020. Orleans Parish is encouraging taxpayers to pay sales tax collected as soon as reasonably possible and will keep taxpayers abreast of any changes by posting updates to Parish E-File website. Thank you for your cooperation during these difficult times.

When do I have to file my parish tax return?

At this time, the Parish E-File system is fully operational and functional. Taxpayers must file the October 2019 sales and use tax return and remit the tax no later than Monday, November 25 in order to avoid interest and penalties.

When is the Louisiana State tax return due?

On November 18, 2019, a ransomware attack on Louisiana state government impacted multiple state systems, including the Parish E-File system. The Department of Revenue issued RIB 19-017 to grant a filing and payment extension for the October 2019 sales and use tax returns due on November 20, 2019.

When do you need to collect sales tax in Louisiana?

When you need to collect Louisiana sales tax In Louisiana, sales tax is levied on the sale of tangible goods and some services. The tax is collected by the seller and remitted to state tax authorities. The seller acts as a de facto collector.

When do you have to pay sales tax in Louisiana?

Sales taxes are due and payable to LDR on or before the 20th day of the month following the month in which the tax became effective per LA R.S. 47:306 (A). If the return is filed late, a delinquent penalty of 5 percent of the tax due for each 30 days or fraction thereof of delinquency, not to exceed 25 percent of the net tax due.

These returns will be due on May 20, 2020. Orleans Parish is encouraging taxpayers to pay sales tax collected as soon as reasonably possible and will keep taxpayers abreast of any changes by posting updates to Parish E-File website. Thank you for your cooperation during these difficult times.

When do I need to file my parish tax return?

The Department of Revenue issued RIB 19-017 to grant a filing and payment extension for the October 2019 sales and use tax returns due on November 20, 2019. At this time, the Parish E-File system is fully operational and functional.

What is the penalty for not filing a Louisiana tax return?

Revised Statute 47:1602 imposes delinquent filing and delinquent payment penalties for failure to file the tax return or failure to pay the tax due by the due date. The delinquent filing penalty is five percent of the tax due for each 30-day period that the failure to file continues, not to exceed 25 percent of the total tax.