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Louisiana Department of Insurance Surplus Line Producers Quarterly Tax Statement Form 1265 A

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LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
SURPLUS LINE PRODUCER’S QUARTERLY TAX STATEMENT
FORM 1265 A

(For 4th Quarter and Annual Certification)

Insurance Premium Tax Division
P. O. Box 94214, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9214

Tax Statement For The

YEAR

THIS DOCUMENT IS EXEMPT FROM PUBLIC RECORDS LAW UNDER L.R.S. 44:4

This form stating gross premiums on single state (all within Louisiana) risks placed as surplus lines, must be filed in accordance with LA. R.S. 22:439A(1), which states in part:

“On or before March first, June first, September first, and December first of each year, each surplus lines broker shall transmit to the commissioner of insurance a surplus lines tax report for the prior calendar quarter”.

In addition, the 4.85% surplus lines tax must be paid as provided by L.R.S. 22:439A(2), and if any, a penalty of 10% of the tax is due and payable to the Commissioner of Insurance as outlined in LA.R.S. 22:440.

The quarters and due dates are as follows:

Fourth Quarter: October 1 through December 31    Due March 1

Name Surplus Line Producer Number

Mailing Address City State Zip

Contact Person Title Phone #

E-Mail Address

CALCULATION OF TAXABLE PREMIUMS, TAX DUE, AND LATE PENALTY

ITEM PREMIUMS TAX PENALTY SUBTOTALS
1. TOTAL TAXABLE QUARTERLY PREMIUMS (ON-TIME)
2. TAX DUE ON ON-TIME PREMIUMS (Line 1 x 4.85%) ►►►
3. TOTAL LATE TAXABLE PREMIUMS
4. TAX ON LATE PREMIUMS (Line 3 x 4.85%) ►►►
5. PENALTY ON LATE PREMIUMS (Line 4 x 10%)
6. SUBTOTAL (Late Tax and Penalty Due) (Line 4 + Line 5)

NOTE: If statement is filed after the quarter’s due date, all premiums on that statement should be reported as LATE.

ITEM TAX AND PENALTY DUE
7. TOTAL TAX AND PENALTY DUE (Lines 2 + 6 above)
8. LESS: CARRYFORWARD CREDIT FROM PREVIOUS QUARTERS
9. NET TAX AND PENALTY DUE (Line 7 less Line 8)
(SUBMIT CHECK FOR THIS AMOUNT)

CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $ payable to the Commissioner of Insurance, State of Louisiana is attached hereto.

FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY, DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE: REVIEWED BY ______ DATE ______ RECEIPT NUMBER______

QUARTERLY RECAPITULATION BY INSURER

List all approved unauthorized insurers, foreign and alien, with whom surplus line coverage was placed and the taxable amount of premium transacted with each insurer. Negative premiums are not considered late (e.g. for policy cancellations) and must be entered in the Taxable Premiums Column, not the Late Taxable Premiums Column.

NAIC NUMBER COMPANY NAME TAXABLE PREMIUMS LATE TAXABLE PREMIUMS
A. SUBTOTAL OF PREMIUMS LISTED ON THIS PAGE
B. POLICY FEES OR TAXABLE FEES NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE AMOUNTS
C. TOTAL TAXABLE PREMIUMS & FEES LISTED ON THIS PAGE

ANNUAL CERTIFICATION (Check One Box)

STATE:

PARISH OR COUNTY:

THE UNDERSIGNED ATTESTS THAT THIS IS A STATEMENT OF QUARTERLY GROSS PREMIUMS ON RISKS LOCATED IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA PLACED AS SURPLUS LINES, WITHOUT ANY DEDUCTIONS FOR DIVIDENDS PAID OR OTHERWISE CREDITED TO POLICYHOLDERS, AS REQUIRED BY TITLE 22, FOR THE QUARTER AND YEAR INDICATED ON THIS FORM. THE UNDERSIGNED ALSO ATTESTS THAT THEY ARE A LICENSED SURPLUS LINES PRODUCER IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AND THE TAX REPORTED ON THIS FORM REPRESENTS THE TRUE EXHIBIT OF NET PREMIUMS AND TAXES OWED BY THEM IN LOUISIANA. ALSO, THE APPROVED UNAUTHORIZED INSURANCE COMPANIES, WITH WHICH COVERAGE WAS PLACED, MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF L.R.S. 22§435 AND THAT ALL POLICIES HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ENDORSED AND COUNTERSIGNED, PURSUANT TO L.R.S. 22§433, TO THE BEST OF THE AFFIANT’S KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION, AND BELIEF.

SURPLUS LINES PRODUCER OR AUTHORIZED COUNTERSIGNER

DATE

FILING INSTRUCTIONS

Who Must File This Form? ALL Louisiana licensed surplus lines producers until license is cancelled, revoked, or expires (even if there are no premiums to report) must file a 4th Quarter report. This form is for reporting surplus lines policies where Louisiana is the home state. Effective October 1, 2015, Louisiana has withdrawn from the Non-Admitted Insurance Multistate Agreement (NIMA) Clearinghouse.
Due Dates: Fourth Quarter: March 1
Late Statements: This statement is considered LATE if postmarked by the U. S. Postal Service later than the due dates specified above and on the front of this form. If sent through a service other than the U. S. Postal Service without a postmark, the statement will be considered LATE if received more than one day after the due date.
Filing Address: Mailing Address: P. O. Box 94214, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9214
Physical Address: 1702 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
How to Contact Us: Phone: (225) 342-1012    Fax: (225) 342-9708    E-Mail: mailto:taxdivision@ldi.la.gov
Required Signature: If the holder of the Louisiana surplus lines producer’s license filing this statement is an individual, that individual must sign this statement. If the holder is any entity other than an individual, their authorized countersigner must sign this statement.
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What the Louisiana Department of Insurance Surplus Line Producers Quarterly Tax Statement Form 1265 A Is

The Louisiana Department of Insurance Surplus Line Producers Quarterly Tax Statement (Form 1265 A) is the state form surplus line producers use to report surplus line premium receipts and remit applicable premium taxes and fees to the Louisiana Department of Insurance. It aggregates gross surplus line premiums placed during the reporting quarter, calculates the state tax, and documents any adjustments, credits, or prior balances. Producers must complete identifying information, the period covered, tax calculations, and an authorized signature. Accurate quarterly filing ensures compliance with Louisiana surplus lines requirements and supports state tax accounting.

Why Accurate Completion of Form 1265 A Matters

Timely and accurate Form 1265 A filings ensure surplus line premium taxes are remitted correctly, minimize penalties and interest, and maintain producer licensing compliance with the Louisiana Department of Insurance.

Why Accurate Completion of Form 1265 A Matters

Who Typically Prepares and Files Form 1265 A

The form is prepared by licensed surplus line producers or their authorized accounting staff for each reporting quarter.

  • Licensed Surplus Line Producers — Responsible for reporting premiums and remitting taxes for surplus lines placements.
  • Compliance and Finance Teams — Reconcile transaction records, calculate tax due, and maintain supporting documentation for audits.
  • Third-Party Filers and Agents — File on behalf of producers when authorized; must retain evidence of authorization and accurate records.

Third-party accountants and compliance teams often assist to verify premium calculations and to reconcile ledger records with the reported tax amount.

Step-by-step: Completing Form 1265 A

Follow these sequential steps to complete the quarterly statement accurately and avoid common filing errors.

  • 01
    Gather Records: Collect gross premium reports and policy invoices for the quarter.
  • 02
    Enter Identification: Provide producer license number and legal business name exactly.
  • 03
    Compute Tax: Calculate taxable premium and apply Louisiana surplus line tax rate.
  • 04
    Sign and Submit: Authorize, date, and file the return with remittance or e-file option.

Quarterly reporting schedule and typical due dates

Form 1265 A is submitted quarterly; use the quarter-end dates below to map filing windows and remittance timing.

Quarter 1 (Jan–Mar):

Report for period ending Mar 31; submit by the last day of the following month.

Quarter 2 (Apr–Jun):

Report for period ending Jun 30; submit by the last day of the following month.

Quarter 3 (Jul–Sep):

Report for period ending Sep 30; submit by the last day of the following month.

Quarter 4 (Oct–Dec):

Report for period ending Dec 31; submit by the last day of the following month.

Payment Timing:

Remit tax with the filing unless the DOI allows a separate payment schedule.

Penalties, interest, and compliance risks from incorrect filings

Late filing penalties: Late returns typically incur penalties and interest; state penalties vary and may escalate over time.
Underpayment exposure: Underreporting premiums can trigger assessments, additional tax, and interest charges.
Accuracy penalties: Intentional disregard can lead to severe civil penalties similar to IRS §6721 standards.
License discipline: Repeated noncompliance may affect producer license status or trigger administrative sanctions.
Audit risk: Incomplete records increase the likelihood of DOI audits and extended review periods.
Remittance failures: Failure to remit taxes when due can produce levy actions or collection referrals.

How Form 1265 A compares with other states' quarterly surplus lines returns

A brief comparison of common filing attributes helps producers recognize differences across jurisdictions.

Criteria Form 1265 A Typical Other State Return
Notarization required varies
Electronic filing varies
Signature required
Penalty structure state-determined state-determined

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Technical considerations for e-filing and digital signing

Use a platform that supports required file formats, secure signer authentication, and audit trails when submitting Form 1265 A electronically.

  • File Formats: PDF and DOCX supported
  • Integrations: Salesforce, NetSuite, Google Workspace
  • Authentication: Email, SMS code, or advanced methods

Recommended e-filing workflow configuration

Configure your digital workflow to minimize manual entry and preserve an audit-ready record for the DOI and your internal files.

Field Configuration
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Pre-fill Fields Map accounting fields to reduce manual entry
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Security and compliance attributes to verify before e-filing

Encryption: TLS 1.2/1.3 in transit, AES-256 at rest
Audit Trail: Complete signer events and metadata
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Best practices to reduce errors and speed processing

Adopt these practices when preparing, signing, and submitting Form 1265 A to reduce rework and audit exposure.

Reconcile before reporting
Reconcile ledger-level premium receipts to the quarterly totals on Form 1265 A prior to filing; this avoids amended returns and supports audit defense.
Use pre-filled templates
Pre-populate producer identification and tax rate fields in a locked template to reduce typos and ensure consistent submissions across quarters.
Preserve supporting documents
Attach policy schedules, invoices, and endorsement records to the filing record so auditors can quickly verify reported premium figures.
Maintain signer authority records
Document authorization for third-party filers and retain executed power-of-attorney or delegation letters to validate signature authority during reviews.

Real-world examples of eSignature and electronic filing in practice

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Optica Ventures LLC — Brian Fitzgibbons

Optica adopted an electronic signing workflow for recurring compliance forms to reduce turnaround time and paper handling.

  • The team prioritized simplicity and mobile signing.
  • The interface proved simple for internal staff and customers, enabling reliable quarterly filings while preserving an audit-ready trail for regulator reviews.

Martin Properties — Tim Martin

A small broker-dealer moved to electronic signing to process standardized recurring documents faster.

  • Mobile signing handled field environments.
  • By processing documents online with compliant security and audit logs, the team completed recurring tax reporting reliably across distributed staff.

Frequently asked questions about filing Form 1265 A and using eSignatures

Answers to common questions about form validity, corrections, electronic signatures, and DOI submissions to help resolve issues quickly.


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