Instructions
Browser Requirements
This application has been tested and is guaranteed to function with the following browsers:
IE 6+,
Firefox 2+,
Opera 9.5+,
Safari 3+, and
Google Chrome.
Accessibility
This website adheres to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
For more information about the Louisiana Department of Revenue's commitment to accessibility please read our
Accessibility Statement.
LDR User Account
The user account you registered may be used to access different LDR applications.
To check on the status of your return, payments or refund online, you will need to use this LDR user account information.
Please make note of your username and password for future use.
General Instructions
Help
Instructions for individual fields and sections are available by clicking on the help icon 
throughout the filing process.
Grids
Collections of related data are sometimes presented in grids to aid readability.
To edit an item from a grid, click on the edit icon 
.
To delete an item from a grid, click on the delete icon 
.
Entering Dates
Date fields are displayed with a calendar icon to the right of the field as shown below:
Clicking on the calendar icon will display a calendar with which you may choose a date.
(Dates may also be entered by directly typing the date in the field.)
To select a specfic month, click on the heading displaying the month and year;
the calendar will then display all months within the year.
To select a specific year, click on the heading displaying the year;
the calendar will then display all years within the corresponding decade.
To navigate between months, years or decades use the arrow buttons on either side of the appropriate heading.
Extensions
If you wish to request a state extension please file an Extension Request
Payments
If you wish to make a payment without filing a return, please use the Online Payment System