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Louisiana Research & Development Tax Credit

Louisiana R&D Tax Credit — FY Allocation

Runs a tax credit program in Louisiana for companies investing in qualifying innovation.

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Louisiana's Research and Development Tax Credit is a state income-tax credit of up to 30% on qualified R&D expenditures conducted within Louisiana, administered by Louisiana Economic Development (LED) with claims processed through the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR). The credit is tiered by company size, with rates of approximately 30%, 18%, and 8% depending on employee count (per third-part

Louisiana state tax credit of up to 30% on qualified research and development expenditures conducted within Louisiana, subject to a $12 million statewide annual cap.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Tax credit
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$12M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.opportunitylouisiana.gov