TaxBandits Knowledge Base

Louisiana- W2 State Filing Requirements

The state requires the filing of Form W-2 to report income taxable to Louisiana, but it is not required if no taxes were withheld during the year.

Louisiana State ID Format:

• 10 digits (Eg: 9999999999)
   

Filing Criteria and Requirements

Criteria 1: If there is any Louisiana State Tax Withholding

• Filing Method: Direct State Filing

  • You must file a W-2 directly with the state.

• Additional Form Required: Form L-3

  • If you file W2 state forms with TaxBandits, we support Form L-3 at no additional cost

• Deadline: January 31, 2025

Criteria 2: If there is no Louisiana State Tax Withholding

• Filing Method: Direct State Filing

  • You must file a W-2 directly with the state.

• Additional Form Required: Not required

• Deadline: January 31, 2025

For more information about Louisiana’s W2 filing requirements, click here.