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Welcome to Online Filing and Payments
Individuals and businesses can use the following services below to file or pay their taxes online. Individuals can file electronically using LDR's Internet program. You can help us get your refund to you quicker by requesting Direct Deposit on your electronically filed individual income tax return. Direct debit is also available to pay your individual income taxes. Federal/State eFile is available to you
through tax professionals or at home when your purchase tax preparation software. Federal/State e-file is a one-stop service available to taxpayers to file both their Federal and State individual income tax returns electronically at the same time. Federal/State eFile is simple, secure and fast! Taxpayers may check the status of their individual income tax return refunds via the Department's refund status web page or by
using the Department's automated telephone system (dial 1-888-829-3071 toll-free, or 922-3270 for the Baton Rouge area). You will need to provide your social security number and the amount of refund requested. This service is available 24 hours a day. Currently sales, severance oil and gas, and withholding tax electronic return filing is available. The option to submit electronic payments is also available for these taxes and most
business taxes. Filing via Third Party - Businesses have the option to file their sales tax via a third party vendor OR to develop their own programs. For more information, contact the Louisiana Electronic Filing Help Desk at (225) 219-2488. Taxpayers whose average payments exceed $5,000 are required to make electronic payments or Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT). Taxpayers whose payment amounts do not fall within the
mandated thresholds may volunteer to pay electronically, provided the Department is prepared to accept electronic payments for the tax type requested. Payments may be submitted by ACH Debit using LDR's online Debit payment program or telephone-based Debit program, or taxpayers may initiate ACH Credit payments via their financial institutions. For more detailed information, download Louisiana Electronic
Funds Transfer Guidelines, R-20201. Authorization Agreement for Electronic Funds Transfer(EFT) of Tax Payment, R-20193-L Frequently Asked Questions E-Services for Individuals
Individual Income Online Tax Filing
Individual Income Credit Card Payments
Where's My Refund
E-Services for Businesses
Parish E-File
Louisiana Taxpayer Access Point (LaTAP)
W2/L3 Annual Reconciliation (LaWage)
Severance Oil & Gas Filing Program
Business Tax Credit Card Payments
Composite Partnership Extensions & Payments
Online Business Registration
Online Payment Vouchers
Business Rebates and Incentives File Online
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
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Updated for Tax Year 2022 • October 18, 2022 07:54 AM
OVERVIEW
Forget that paper tax return! Electronic filing (e-filing), online tax preparation and online payment of taxes are getting more popular every year. If you've wondered about e-filing, here are the answers to frequently asked questions, including why e-filing is a good idea, which states let you e-file, how much e-filing costs, and how soon you'll receive your refund.
Why e-file?
Here are some reasons why electronic filing makes sense for most taxpayers:
- Fewer mistakes Using tax software such as TurboTax substantially reduces errors. According to the IRS, 20 percent of income tax returns prepared on paper have mistakes, such as missing information or taxes calculated using the wrong tax tables; half of those errors cause folks to overpay their taxes. But only about 1 percent of returns prepared electronically contain errors. If there is a mistake on your return, the IRS can detect it and send back an error report in as few as 48 hours so that you can quickly fix the problem.
- Speedier preparation You can get the job done a lot faster if you tackle it with your computer. Filing from your computer saves you the trip to the post office, too.
- Faster refunds If you send in your return by mail, you can expect to wait up to six weeks for your refund. E-filing your return and electing to have your refund deposited directly into your bank account is the fastest way to get your tax refund. If, however, you still prefer to send the IRS a paper return, TurboTax gives you that option.
How will I know that the IRS has received my tax return?
Ever worry that your return might get lost in the mail? E-filing lets you rest easy. When you send a return by mail, you have no way of knowing if the IRS received your return unless you pay extra for certified mail with a return receipt. It could take weeks for you to get that receipt.
But if you file electronically, the IRS notifies you by email within 48 hours that it has received your return. And if the IRS detects any errors, it will send an error code that TurboTax will translate into a text message telling you what the problem is, how to fix it, and how to retransmit your return.
Can I avoid having to file anything on paper?
You can save more trees than ever using e-file. You can now file a completely paperless return, right down to your signature. You can use a self-selected Personal Identification Number (PIN) just as you would at a bank ATM. The PIN is your electronic signature.
Can I e-file my state tax return, too?
Generally, yes, you can also e-file your state tax return along with your federal tax return. Some states accept e-filed tax returns directly while other states have the return sent to the IRS first and then the return gets passed along to the state taxing authority.
Will my tax return data be kept confidential?
Yes. You've got no worries about data falling into the wrong hands or being misused because the IRS, the states and tax preparers are under the same rules of confidentiality for e-filed returns as they are for paper returns. They may not reveal or discuss any information contained in your return unless you authorize them to do so. Tax software developers also must operate under these rules, and they must protect customer confidentiality during the e-filing process. To ensure the integrity of your electronically filed tax return, always use only proven, high-quality e-filing software.
Can I e-file if I owe money?
Yes. You can still pay with a check sent via snail mail if you prefer. As long as the check is in the mail by the due date of your return the payment is considered to be on time. Or you can advise the IRS to debit your checking or savings account for the amount due. No matter when you file your return, you can tell the IRS not to tap your account until the due date. A third option is to charge the balance due to a credit card. This method will cost you extra money, though; you'll have to pay a "convenience fee" of about 2 percent to the third party that handles the transaction. States are gradually adding these options.
How much does it cost to e-file my return electronically?
If you're looking for an excuse not to e-file, it isn't cost, because the IRS and states do not charge for e-filing. The only costs associated with e-filing are those charged by a tax preparer or tax software. Depending on the software brand and version, electronic filing charges have ranged from free to around $25. Tax preparers may charge more.
If I'm getting a tax refund, when can I expect to receive it?
E-filing will deliver your tax refund much faster than traditional mail. Taxpayers using TurboTax and electing to have their refunds deposited directly into their bank accounts will get their fastest refunds possible.
Refunds from tax returns filed
on paper can take up to six weeks, depending on the time of year you file your tax return.
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