Get La Dor R-8453f 2023-2025

Who must file. Louisiana residents, part-year residents of Louisiana, and nonresidents with income from Louisiana sources who are required to file a federal income tax return must file a Louisiana Individual Income Tax Return.

For starters, if you had taxes withheld from your paycheck or paid estimated taxes, you may want to file to obtain a refund. Also, if you're eligible for certain refundable tax credits, you could qualify for thousands of dollars, even if you had very little to no income.

The penalty for not filing taxes is usually 5% of the tax owed for each month or part of a month the return is late. There's no penalty for not filing if you're due a refund, or if you're not required to file, ing to the IRS. The maximum failure-to-file penalty is 25% of your tax bill.

. Is an individual required to file a tax return if he or she owes no​ tax? Taxpayers who owe no tax because of deductions or other reasons must still file a return if they have gross income in excess of the filing requirement amounts.

The IRS has general filing requirements for most taxpayers. Even if no tax is owed, most people file a return if their gross income is more than the automatic deductions for the year. The primary automatic deduction is the the standard deduction. Its amount will depend on your filing status and age.

If your tax return is under audit, you will receive written correspondence in the mail from an LDR tax auditor with detailed information concerning your audit. An auditor may call you first to verify contact information. I have received a letter stating my tax return is under audit.

Whether you need to file your taxes depends on four factors: your income, filing status, age, and whether you fall under a special circumstance. Even if you aren't required to file taxes, you may want to file for tax credits and other benefits.