About LDR

What We Do

Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) serves Louisiana by collecting state tax revenue to find the services and functions we expect from Louisiana’s government. You can find out more at Our Mission, Vision, and Goals page.

LDR Strategic Plan

Fiscal years 2026-27 through 2030-31. Get the full strategic plan document.

Accessibility

LDR wants to create a web presence which everyone can use. We’re working towards this goal. Read more at our Accessibility page.

Work With Us

LDR cultivates an atmosphere and culture of respect, helpfulness, and service to the state of Louisiana. If you want to join our team, visit our Careers page and let’s learn how we can work together.

Updated November 18, 2024


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News & Announcements

July 31, 2025

New penalties for Kratom in effect Aug. 1

Starting Aug. 1, 2025, severe new penalties are in effect for the possession of the herbal supplement known as Kratom. Kratom is sold often as an energy booster, pain reliever and mood lifter. Its potential harmful side effects include liver toxicity, seizures and death.

July 28, 2025

Millions in state tax refunds moving to Unclaimed Property if taxpayers don’t claim them

BATON ROUGE – Louisiana taxpayers have until Sept. 6, 2025, to claim millions of dollars in state tax refunds before they become unclaimed property.

June 16, 2025

Suspects arrested, products seized and businesses closed in multi-agency vape crackdown

BATON ROUGE – A multi-agency state and federal crackdown on unauthorized vape products in Louisiana resulted in ten arrests and more than $1 million worth of illegal vape pens, pods, juices and other products taken off the streets.


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