Louisiana Issues Guidance on State Withholding Certificates

Adding to its emergency rule on income tax withholding starting in 2018, the Louisiana Department of Revenue has issued additional guidance concerning the L-4, Employee Withholding Allowance Exemption Certification.

To review the agency’s original News Release on the 2018 state income tax withholding tables, visit: http://www.revenue.louisiana.gov/NewsAndPublications/NewsReleaseDetails/11459.

Guidance concerning the Louisiana Form L-4 (R-1300)

The Louisiana Department of Revenue has stated, notwithstanding the revised 2018 income tax withholding tables now in effect, employees are not required to update the exemptions and dependents shown on the Form L-4 that is currently on file with their employers.

However, the Department suggests that employees that have additional withholding amounts withheld (Line 8 of Form L-4) should review their Form L-4 to confirm the appropriate amount of Louisiana income tax is withheld.

For questions regarding this matter, please contact the Louisiana Department of Revenue’s – Policy Services Division at (225) 219-2780. If employees have questions concerning their individual return, they should contact the Louisiana Department of Revenue’s Customer Service line at (855) 307-3893.

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This information is provided as a courtesy, may change and is not intended as legal or tax guidance. Employers with questions or concerns outside the scope of a Payroll Service Provider are encouraged to seek the advice of a qualified CPA, Tax Attorney or Advisor.