1. A. Pursuant to R.S. 47:103(D), the secretary may grant a reasonable extension of time to file a state income tax return, not to exceed six months from the date the return is due.

   1. 1. To obtain a filing extension for filing a fiduciary return, estates and trusts must make the request on or before the due date of the tax return.
   2. 2. For taxable periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019, an estate or trust must request a state filing extension by submitting an electronic application.

   3. 3. An electronic application may be submitted via:

      1. a. the Department of Revenue’s web site;
      2. b. tax preparation software; or
      3. c. any other electronic method authorized by the secretary.
2. B. For taxable periods beginning on or after January 1, 2022, the secretary shall grant an automatic extension of time to file a state income tax return, not to exceed six months from the date the return is due, with no extension request required.

3. C. Filing extension does not extend time to pay tax.

   1. 1. A filing extension granted by the secretary only allows for an extension of time to file the tax return. The extension does not allow an extension of time to pay the tax due.
   2. 2. To avoid interest and penalty assessments, income taxes due must be prepaid on or before the original due date.
4. D. Failure to file by the extended due date shall result in the extension being null and void and shall result in delinquent filing penalties assessed from the original due date.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 47:1511 and 47:1514.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Revenue, Policy Services Division, LR 40:801 (April 2014), LR 48:1106 (April 2022), amended LR 49:703 (April 2023).