Louisiana state income tax filing deadline is May 15

The deadline for filing 2014 Louisiana individual income tax returns is Friday, May 15.
The Louisiana Department of Revenue recommends electronic filing for taxpayers for the fastest, most error-free tax return and refund processing. Electronic filing methods include commercially-available tax preparation software, and Louisiana File Online, the department's free tax filing web application. Through Louisiana File Online taxpayers can file a return, make a payment and upload scanned receipts and other supporting documentation. Visit www.revenue.louisiana.gov/fileonline.
The average refund processing time for returns filed electronically is up to 21 business days. For paper returns, taxpayers should expect to wait 8 to 10 weeks.
Filing Extensions
Taxpayers needing more time to prepare their 2014 state individual income tax returns must submit an extension request by the May 15 filing deadline to avoid late-filing penalties. An extension allows only more time to file a return. It does not allow more time to pay. Visit www.revenue.louisiana.gov/extensions for additional information.