2012 Electronic Funds Transfer Guidelines Page 3
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23Louisiana Department of Revenue
Electronic Funds Transfer Guidelines
I.
Electronic Funds Transfer Requirements and Payment Options
This guide covers the requirements and payment options for making electronic funds transfer tax payments to the
Louisiana Department of Revenue.
Contact Information
Electronic Funds Transfer Assistance can be obtained as follows:
E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EFT.REVEFAX@LA.GOV
To verify receipt of an EFT payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225-922-3270 or 1-888-829-3071
Mail Applications and Returns to:
Louisiana Department of Revenue
EFT Processing
Post Office Box 3863
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-3863
Electronic Funds Transfer Requirements
Louisiana Revised Statute 47:1519 authorizes the Louisiana Department of Revenue to require electronic payments
from taxpayers whose individual payments exceed $5,000.
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payment is required under all of the following circumstances:
1. The tax due in connection with the filing of any return, report or other document exceeds $5,000.
2. A taxpayer files tax returns more frequently than monthly, and during the preceding 12-month period, the average
total payment exceeds $5,000.
3. A company files withholding tax returns and payments on behalf of other taxpayers during the preceding 12-month
period and the average total payments for all tax returns filed exceed $5,000.
Electronic Funds Transfer Payment Options
If you are required to make tax payments by electronic funds transfer, you must select one of the following payment
methods:
1. Online payments via the department’s web site
•
Louisiana Taxpayer Access Point (LaTAP) System
Taxpayers may make electronic payments via the Department’s web site using the Louisiana Taxpayer Access
Point (LaTAP) system. LaTAP allows taxpayers to view their business tax accounts, file returns, make payments,
and update account information using a single logon. To register, go to
www revenue louisiana gov/latap
and cre-
ate a login ID and password. Once you are registered, your authorization code, which is only needed for your
first log-in, will be sent to you by email or mail.
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Business Tax Online Payments
Taxpayers may make electronic payments via the Department’s web site using the online business tax pay-
ment option (see
www revenue louisiana
gov/fileonline). To make online payments, the taxpayer must first
register using their tax account number and select the new registration option. Complete the registration infor-
mation including the tax type and select a personal identification number (PIN). After your information and PIN
are accepted, you will be able to pay tax through this site. Separate registrations are required for each tax type.
•
Credit or Debit Card Payments
Tax payments may be made by debit or credit card from the Department’s web site,
www revenue louisiana gov
or directly through the vendor’s site at
www officialpayments
com. Payments may also be made by telephone
through Official Payments at 1-888-272-9829. A convenience charge, which is currently 2.49 percent, will be
added to all debit and credit card payments. Payments must be initiated on or before the tax due date.
Customer Service Number: 877-297-7457
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