IRS offices in Louisiana
The IRS operates Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) for in-person tax services. Louisiana has 8 TACs.
TACs handle:
- ITIN applications (Form W-7) — many TACs are designated as Certifying Acceptance Agents
- Identity verification for tax returns
- Account problems and balance-due payments
- Tax law questions (limited; most are routed to phone or IRS.gov)
- Tax form pickup (walk-in for forms only)
- Prior-year returns assistance
⚠️ All TAC visits require an appointment. Call the local office below OR the IRS appointment line at 844-545-5640.
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers in Louisiana
8 IRS TACs listed for Louisiana. TACs handle in-person tax services including ITIN applications (Form W-7), identity verification, account problems, and tax-return assistance for prior years.
| Office | Address | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 3508 Government St., Alexandria, LA 71302 | (318) 445-8028 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Baton Rouge | 2600 Citiplace Centre, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 | (225) 343-8625 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Houma | 423 Lafayette St., Houma, LA 70360 | (985) 876-0949 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Lake Charles | 2829 4th Ave., Suite 105, Lake Charles, LA 70601 | (337) 433-1362 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Monroe | 1401 Hudson Ln., Monroe, LA 71201 | (318) 410-7571 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| New Orleans | 1555 Poydras Street, Suite 270, New Orleans, LA 70112 | (504) 558-3344 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Pineville Virtual Assistance | none, Pineville, LA 71360 | none | none |
| Shreveport | 3007 Knight St., Suite 100, Shreveport, LA 71105 | (318) 869-6310 | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
How to schedule an IRS TAC appointment in Louisiana
- Choose the office most convenient for you above
- Call the office number OR the central appointment line: 844-545-5640
- Explain the reason for your visit (W-7 ITIN, identity verification, etc.)
- Schedule 2-4 weeks in advance during peak tax season (Jan-Apr)
- Confirm what original documents you must bring
Related procedural information
- ITIN — individual taxpayer ID without SSN — the federal procedure your TAC will help with
- Free tax prep (VITA + TCE) in Louisiana — separate volunteer sites for low-income filers
- State income tax obligations in Louisiana — state filings happen separately from IRS
- USCIS forms library — federal immigration forms
- Find an immigration attorney — for cross-border tax + visa interactions
Last verified: 2026-05-27. Source: IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center directory. General procedural information — not legal or tax advice. Always verify office hours and services before traveling.
Recent IRS appointment and ITIN context (2025-2026)
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) operate by appointment only — call 844-545-5640 to schedule. For ITIN W-7 in-person processing, only designated Certifying Acceptance Agent TACs can verify original passport documents (saves you mailing your passport to Austin, TX). The ITIN application fee is $0 (no IRS fee); third-party Acceptance Agent fees range from $50-$300 per applicant when not using a TAC directly.
H.R.1 / OBBBA effective 2026-05-29 did NOT change Form W-7 ITIN procedures, but the IRS publishes ITIN processing time updates monthly. Current processing time: approximately 7 weeks for new W-7 applications mailed to Austin Service Center. Renewals required for ITINs not used on a federal tax return for 3 consecutive years. The 2024 IRS Strategic Operating Plan allocated $80 billion in funding (later reduced) — TAC hours and locations may shift annually based on Congressional appropriations.
For free tax preparation: 11,000+ VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) sites nationwide serve households earning under approximately $64,000. TCE (Tax Counseling for the Elderly) sites serve taxpayers 60+. Find sites at irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep or call 1-800-906-9887. VITA volunteers are IRS-certified annually and can prepare Forms 1040, 1040-SR, 1040-NR (limited), Schedule A, B, C (simple), EIC, Child Tax Credit, ACTC, education credits.
IRS Form W-7 and the Form 1040 series interact via Schedule 8812 (Credits for Qualifying Children and Other Dependents) — ITIN-only filers can still claim the $2,000 Child Tax Credit per qualifying child (US citizen or LPR child with SSN required). The Additional Child Tax Credit refundable portion is $1,700 for tax year 2025. Form 1040-NR filers face different rules; consult a TAC or VITA volunteer for nonresident-alien status questions.