1040 Louisiana electronic filing information

State contact information

If you have specific questions about what you can e-file or about rejections you received, contact the state for more information.

Louisiana Department of Revenue

Electronic Filing Help Desk

Information Technology Division E-Services

P.O. Box 201

Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0201

Email
: shanna.kelly@la.gov

Phone
: 225-219-2488 or 225-219-2490

Tax Refund Inquiries
: 888-829-3071 or 225-922-3270

E-filing information	Details
Grace period	5 calendar days
E-filing mandate	You must e-file at least 90% of returns if you are preparing more than 100 returns. All Nonresident Professional Athlete returns must be e-filed.
Accepts state-only filings	Yes.
Return types accepted	Resident Part-year resident Nonresident Amended Extension Nonresident Professional Athlete (Form IT-540B-NRA)
Return types not accepted	Estimate payments
Accepts returns with these conditions	Refund Zero balance Balance due
Direct deposit of refunds	Yes
Accepted forms of payment	Direct debit (EFW) Credit card Online ePayment
Signature requirements	ERO retains LA-8453 for 3 years. If you are using a PIN to sign, Form LA-8453 is not required.
Drivers license requirements	Optional
Supports PDF attachments	Yes
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing	Current tax year and two prior tax years
Special considerations	Taxpayers who e-file and are due a federal & state refund and direct deposit the federal refund must also direct deposit the state refund unless the taxpayer lacks a personal checking account. For more information see Handbook for Electronic Filers.