Get LA R-1029 2008

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.

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.

Use Form IT-540, Resident Return, or Form IT-540B, Nonresident and Part-year Resident Return, whichever is applicable. ... Use the correct form for the tax year you are amending. File the amended return as if the original return was not filed.

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.

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.

Form IT-540 Resident Income Tax Return. Louisiana residents file their state income taxes using a form IT-540. This document can be obtained from the website of the Louisiana Department of Revenue. ... Louisiana Resident Income Tax Return It-540 Step 4: Indicate all exemptions being claimed.

Use Form IT-540, Resident Return, or Form IT-540B, Nonresident and Part-year Resident Return, whichever is applicable. ... Use the correct form for the tax year you are amending. File the amended return as if the original return was not filed.

Amending Your State Tax Return Complete and submit a Form 1040X to the Internal Revenue Service. If you filed your taxes yourself or used an online service, you can obtain a 1040X from the IRS website. Mail the completed form to the IRS with payment of any taxes that are due.

This means it will take additional time to process refunds. The expected refund processing time for returns filed electronically is up to 60 days. For paper returns, taxpayers should expect to wait 12 to 14 weeks.