Louisiana

General Instructions

The Louisiana Department of Revenue does not require you to file a request for additional time if you are filing for a Federal extension. If you are NOT filing for a Federal extension, Louisiana requires that you request additional time to file in order to avoid a Late Filing Penalty.

Attach a copy of your federal application, Form 4868 to your completed Louisiana return.

Penalty and Interest Charges on Tax Owed:

To avoid interest charges you must pay your current year tax liability in full by May 15, 2008. Any tax not paid by the original due date of the Louisiana return will be assessed interest at the rate of 12.49 percent per annum from the due date to the payment date. A late payment penalty of up to 25 percent may also be imposed.

If You Owe...

If you owe additional Louisiana Income Taxes you may pay your estimated balance due in the following ways:

1. Prepare a Louisiana Application for Extension Form R-2868 (click here to download PDF)
2. Enclose a check or money order with payment voucher at the bottom of the form
3. Mail to:
   Louisiana Department of Revenue
   PO Box 3550
   Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3550

If You Do Not Owe...

If you are expecting a refund from Louisiana and you are filing for a Federal extension, there is nothing to be filed, an extension is automatically granted until October 15, 2008 for the filing of your 2007 tax return. You will need to attach a copy of your Federal extension to your Louisiana tax return when you file.

If you are expecting a refund from Louisiana and you are NOT filing for a Federal extension, you may request an extension of up to six months from Louisiana by completing Form R-2868.

1. Prepare a Louisiana Application for Extension Form R-2868 ( click to download PDF )
2. Mail to:
   Louisiana Department of Revenue
   PO Box 3550
   Baton Rouge , LA 70821-3550

Download Extension Form(s)

Louisiana

Extension for tax year 2007