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February 05, 2026

USPS Postmark Changes May Affect Timely Tax Filings and Payments

BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) is advising taxpayers of a change in how the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) applies postmarks to mailed items. This change may affect whether certain mailed tax returns and payments are considered timely.

January 19, 2026

Louisiana state income tax filing begins Monday, Jan. 26

BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) will begin accepting 2025 state individual income tax returns on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.

December 10, 2025

Monroe tax preparer arrested for fraud

BATON ROUGE – A Monroe woman faces multiple felony charges for a fraud scheme to steal tens of thousands of dollars in state income tax refunds.