Unemployment Insurance

Louisiana's Internet Wage & Tax Reporting

To access the online reporting system, click on the following link:
Louisiana's Internet Wage & Tax Reporting

The Louisiana Department of Labor (LDOL) now offers employers an Internet-based application for filing state unemployment tax reports. By logging in and following a step-by-step guide, employers can file their employee wage reports and state unemployment tax reports online.

Employers using the Internet application must have a state identification number (state unemployment tax account number) and a federal identification number (FEIN) in order to file over the Internet. Upon the employer's first visit to the report filing section of the Web site, a password is established and must be used for any following visit to that section of the site.

The employer's quarterly report is created by the system based on the wage information entered for each individual employee's social security number, gross wages and excess wages. Employers also have the option to "upload" their wage data using the approved magnetic media format used by the LDOL.

Assurances

For security purposes, employers must answer at least three specific questions established during the initial visit. Also, an automated notice is generated to them regarding their participation.

A cross-reference is made between the state ID number and the Federal ID number. These numbers are matched against your current identification numbers housed on the LDOL mainframe.

In an effort to ensure that your information is as secure as possible, all data will be encrypted using Secure Socket Layer technology.

Features

Filing Requirements

The requirement to make a timely payment of unemployment taxes to LDOL has not been changed in the Internet application. The state unemployment tax report is due within 30 days after the end of the quarter. Reports filed after the due date will be assessed interest and penalty charges.

Payment Methods

Electronic Payment
This method allows employers to pay electronically the contributions due for the quarter filed.. This is the preferred method of payment since the employer wage and tax information updates simultaneously with the electronic payment.
Payment by Check
This method is used if the employer opts to remit payment by mail. After the completion of the wage and tax information, a payment voucher is pre-filled and must be printed and mailed in with the employer's payment. The confirmation number and the account number must be shown on the voucher to assure the proper posting of the payment.

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To access the online reporting system, click on the following link:
Louisiana's Internet Wage & Tax Reporting

This page was last updated on July 17, 2007.