Louisiana State Tax Guide
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Louisiana State Tax Guide
Extension rules
Extension type: Automatic State Extension · Form R-2868V
If you do not owe a tax liability then you are granted an automatic 6-month extension. However, if you owe a tax liability you must file Form R-2868V by May 15th along with your estimated tax payment
If you owe tax: However, if you owe a tax liability you must file Form R-2868V by May 15th along with your estimated tax payment
If you owe $0: If you do not owe a tax liability then you are granted an automatic 6-month extension.
If you do not pay your estimated tax liability by May 15, interest and late-payment penalties will start racking up on the unpaid balance, even though your return isn't late.
Louisiana DOR — Request Louisiana state income tax filing extensions
Louisiana Key deadlines (tax year 2025, return filed in 2026)
- Filing deadline: May 15, 2026
- Extension request deadline: May 15, 2026 — Automatic if no tax liability owed - otherwise May 15, 2026
- Extended return deadline: Nov 15, 2026 (6-month extension)
- Payment deadline: May 15, 2026
- Differs from federal: Yes
If you do not pay your estimated tax liability by May 15, interest and late-payment penalties will start racking up on the unpaid balance, even though your return isn't late.
If the due date for filing your return falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, your return is due by the next regular working day.
November 15, 2026 (6-month extension)
Payment rules
If you do not pay your estimated tax liability by May 15, interest and late-payment penalties will start racking up on the unpaid balance, even though your return isn't late.
Payment options
Payment plan availability
Available: Yes
Filing forms
Extension
- Form R-2868V - Form R-2868V
Louisiana Refund Tracking
Do I need to file?
If you do not owe a tax liability then you are granted an automatic 6-month extension. However, if you owe a tax liability you must file Form R-2868V by May 15th along with your estimated tax payment
Filing methods
Online filing
Automatic - or by mail or online if you owe a tax liability
Mail filing
Automatic - or by mail or online if you owe a tax liability
