--- title: State Tax Debt Help in Louisiana: 2026 Guide | TaxTruce url: https://taxtruce.com/states/louisiana updated: 2026-10-29 --- # Tax help in Louisiana Louisiana tax rules, in plain words. Updated October 8, 20267 sources[Fact checked](/editorial-standards) The short answer State tax debt in Louisiana is collected by Louisiana Department of Revenue, not the IRS. Ask for a monthly plan in LaTAP. ## Key facts for Louisiana State income tax : Flat 3% for 2025 and later. [Source](https://revenue.louisiana.gov/tax-education-and-faqs/faqs/income-tax-reform/what-are-the-individual-income-tax-rates-and-brackets/) Payment plan : Ask for a monthly plan in LaTAP. [Source](https://revenue.louisiana.gov/collections/collections-information/resolve-a-tax-balance/) Offer program : Yes. State law requires a 20% down payment and a $186 fee. Both are not refunded. [Source](https://revenue.louisiana.gov/collections/collections-information/offer-in-compromise/) Collection tools : Louisiana can garnish wages, levy bank accounts and file liens. [Source](https://revenue.louisiana.gov/collections/collections-information/learn-about-collection-actions/) License risk : Driver's licenses, hunting and fishing licenses, and alcohol permits can be suspended. [Source](https://revenue.louisiana.gov/collections/collections-information/learn-about-collection-actions/) ## Two debts, two sets of rules * The IRS collects federal taxes, with its own letters and plans. * Louisiana Department of Revenue collects Louisiana taxes, with its own rules. * A plan with the IRS does not stop the state from collecting, and the other way around. ## Common questions in Louisiana Who collects state taxes in Louisiana? The Louisiana Department of Revenue. It is separate from the IRS. A plan with one does not stop the other from collecting. Can I get a payment plan for Louisiana taxes? Ask for a monthly plan in LaTAP. Does Louisiana take offers in compromise? Yes. State law requires a 20% down payment and a $186 fee. Both are not refunded. Can Louisiana suspend a license for tax debt? Driver's licenses, hunting and fishing licenses, and alcohol permits can be suspended. Can TaxTruce help with Louisiana tax debt? Yes. TaxTruce is a free service that connects you with tax resolution firms that work in Louisiana. Answer a few questions, confirm your phone with a text code, and a firm reviews your situation and calls you back. We are not the IRS or a state agency. Results depend on your situation. Not every case qualifies. ## Sources 1. [Louisiana Department of Revenue](https://revenue.louisiana.gov) 2. [Louisiana Department of Revenue: income tax rates](https://revenue.louisiana.gov/tax-education-and-faqs/faqs/income-tax-reform/what-are-the-individual-income-tax-rates-and-brackets/) 3. [Louisiana Department of Revenue: payment plans](https://revenue.louisiana.gov/collections/collections-information/resolve-a-tax-balance/) 4. [Louisiana Department of Revenue: offers and settlements](https://revenue.louisiana.gov/collections/collections-information/offer-in-compromise/) 5. [Louisiana Department of Revenue: collection actions](https://revenue.louisiana.gov/collections/collections-information/learn-about-collection-actions/) 6. [Census QuickFacts Louisiana (ACS 2020-2024)](https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/LA/PST045224) 7. [Census Reporter: Louisiana profile (ACS 2024 1 year)](https://censusreporter.org/profiles/04000US22-louisiana/) Facts on this page come from Louisiana Department of Revenue and are linked. Rules change. Check with Louisiana Department of Revenue or a licensed tax pro before you act. We are not affiliated with Louisiana Department of Revenue. 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