State tax registration
Louisiana Payroll Tax Registration
Where to register, how long it takes, and what to send us.
State income tax withholding
Withholding tax account (LaTAP)
Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR)
- You'll receive:
- A Louisiana Revenue Account Number, typically 10 digits.
- Send Unify:
- Your Louisiana Revenue Account Number.
Register once you start withholding. Registering with the Secretary of State or getting an FEIN doesn't create this account for you.
Register for Withholding tax account (LaTAP) (opens in a new tab)State unemployment insurance
Unemployment tax account
Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC)
- You'll receive:
- A Louisiana employer account number (EAN, also called the State Identification Number or SID) and a new-employer rate equal to the average rate for your industry. The 2026 wage base is $7,000.
- Send Unify:
- Your EAN and your rate notice.
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Last verified September 30, 2026. Broken link? Email support@unifypayroll.com.