Louisiana Form W-2 Filing Requirements
- Form W-2 - Wage and Tax Statements
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Form L-3 - Transmittal of Withholding
Tax Statements
Form W-2 Filing Requirements for the State of Louisiana
Updated on December 24, 2020 - 10:30 AM by Admin, ExpressEfile Team
1. Louisiana Form W-2 Filing Requirements for the 2020 Tax Year
Employers in Louisiana must file Form W-2 with the state in addition to federal filing only if there is a state withholding to report.
As an employer in the state of Louisiana, you must file
- Form W-2 - Wage and Tax Statements
- Form L-3 -Transmittal of Withholding Tax Statements
2. Louisiana Form L-3 (Transmittal Form)
Form L-3 is a Transmittal form for reporting the wages per information return and total Louisiana tax withheld per information returns.
Louisiana requires Form L-3 along with the
Form W-2.
3. Louisiana Form W-2 Filing Deadline
The deadline for filing both Form W-2 and the transmittal Form L-3 with the Louisiana state is
January 31, 2021.
Don’t wait until the deadline. Prepare and e-file your forms today, and have us mail your employee copies on
your behalf.
4. Louisiana Form W-2 Penalty
If you miss filing your Form W-2 with Louisiana or file after the deadline, an amount of
$5(up to $7,500) will be imposed as a penalty.
5. Filing Form W-2s with the state of Louisiana
The State of Louisiana suggests filers file Forms electronically for quick processing and to get instant updates on the filing status.
And, you must e-file Form W-2 with the state of Mississippi if:
- You are filing 50 or more Form W-2 (If you fail to do so, you may incur penalties)
6. Louisiana Form W-2 Mailing Address
In case, if you are filing by paper, please mail the W-2s to the following address along with the required reconciliation Forms:
Louisiana Department of Revenue,
P.O. Box 91017,
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9017.
