How do I Amend a Louisiana State Return?

If you need to make a change to an already accepted Louisiana state return, you must file an amended return.

How do I generate an amended return for Louisiana?

To generate your amended state return, please follow the steps below.

1. Select 2025 Amended Return from the navigation bar
2. Pay for your amended return
3. Read the "Filing an Amended Return" page, then press continue
4. Select Amend State Return(s)
5. Select "Amended State" from within the white box
6. Scroll to the bottom of your state return menu and select Amended Return
7. Select Yes to mark the return as amended, then provide an explanation of the change

Note: You can make the corrections to your return before or after generating the amended state return.

How do I file my amended Louisiana return?

Amended state returns must be paper filed. To print your amended return select Summary/Print from the navigation bar followed by View Return once you are on the Tax Return Summary. Selecting View Return generates your PDF which contains your amended state return. Simply print, sign, and mail your amended Louisiana return to paper file it.

Only the amended return (not the originally filed return) and copies of supporting documents (W-2’s, 1099’s, etc.) that support the reason for the change to the tax return need to be mailed unless the state or IRS specifically ask for other documents. View and compare your original and amended pdf's to see the changes.

Additional Information

When you file an amended return, you must provide an explanation of what you changed. Please make sure to provide your explanation when completing your amended return(s).