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Overview of Louisiana Taxes

Louisiana has a progressive income tax that maxes out at 4.25%. The average sales tax rate (including local and state) in the Bayou State is one of the highest in the country, at about 9.57%. However, Louisiana has one of the lowest effective property tax rates is the U.S.

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* These are the taxes owed for the 2024 - 2025 filing season.

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    Our income tax calculator calculates your federal, state and local taxes based on several key inputs: your household income, location, filing status and number of personal exemptions.

    How Income Taxes Are Calculated

    • First, we calculate your adjusted gross income (AGI) by taking your total household income and reducing it by certain items such as contributions to your 401(k).
    • Next, from AGI we subtract exemptions and deductions (either itemized or standard) to get your taxable income. Exemptions can be claimed for each taxpayer as well as dependents such as one’s spouse or children.
    • Based on your filing status, your taxable income is then applied to the the tax brackets to calculate your federal income taxes owed for the year.
    • Your location will determine whether you owe local and / or state taxes.
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  • Last Updated: January 1, 2025

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Taxes in Louisiana

Louisiana State Tax Quick Facts

  • Income tax: 1.85% - 4.25%
  • Sales tax: 4.45% - 12.95%
  • Property tax: 0.55% effective rate
  • Gas tax: 20.9 cents per gallon of regular gasoline

Taxes in the Bayou State range from very low to very high, depending on the type of tax and your location. The state income tax, which ranges from 1.85% to 4.25%, is slightly lower than average among the 50 states. Meanwhile, state and local sales taxes average about 9.57%, which is the highest combined rate in the U.S. In some areas, sales taxes are over 12%, while other areas pay rates less than half that amount. The typical homeowner in Louisiana has a property tax rate of 0.55%.

A financial advisor can help you understand how these taxes fit into your overall financial goals. SmartAsset’s free tool matches you with up to three vetted financial advisors who serve your area, and you can have a free introductory call with your advisor matches to decide which one you feel is right for you. If you’re ready to find an advisor who can help you achieve your financial goals, get started now.

Louisiana Income Taxes

Like the federal income tax, the Louisiana state income tax is based on income brackets, with marginal rates increasing as incomes increase. In total, there are three income brackets.

Income Tax Brackets

Single Filers
Louisiana Taxable IncomeRate
$0 - $12,5001.85%
$12,500 - $50,0003.50%
$50,000+4.25%
Married, Filing Jointly
Louisiana Taxable IncomeRate
$0 - $25,0001.85%
$25,000 - $100,0003.50%
$100,000+4.25%
Married, Filing Separately
Louisiana Taxable IncomeRate
$0 - $12,5001.85%
$12,500 - $50,0003.50%
$50,000+4.25%
Head of Household
Louisiana Taxable IncomeRate
$0 - $12,5001.85%
$12,500 - $50,0003.50%
$50,000+4.25%

These rates apply to Louisiana taxable income. This figure is calculated based on federal adjusted gross income (AGI), with some additions for sources of income that are taxable in Louisiana, as well as some subtractions for Louisiana deductions, exemptions and nontaxable income sources.

The main income source that must be added back to federal AGI to calculate Louisiana income tax is interest and dividend income. There are several income sources that can be subtracted, including Louisiana state employees’ or teachers’ retirement benefits, federal retirement benefits, Social Security income and up to $6,000 in retirement income from other sources for taxpayers ages 65 or over.

Louisiana has a personal exemption of $4,500 ($9,000 for heads of household and joint filers), with additional personal exemptions of $1,000 for dependents. Louisiana also allows taxpayers to deduct the amount of their federal itemized deductions that exceeded the federal standard deduction on their federal tax return, and to deduct school expenses for dependents who are currently in school.

Louisiana Sales Tax

Louisiana’s state sales tax rate is 4.45%. Alone, that is one of the lowest rates in the nation. Unfortunately for Louisiana consumers and visitors, that base rate is augmented by significant parish (what Louisiana calls its counties) and city sales tax rates. The table below shows the state and parish sales tax rates for every parish in Louisiana.

Sales Tax Rates(Updated January 2025)

ParishMaximum Sales Tax Rate in Parish
Acadia Parish10.7%
Allen Parish10.45%
Ascension Parish10.95%
Assumption Parish9.95%
Avoyelles Parish10.45%
Beauregard Parish10.2%
Bienville Parish9.95%
Bossier Parish9.7%
Caddo Parish10.8%
Calcasieu Parish12.2%
Caldwell Parish10.45%
Cameron Parish4.45%
Catahoula Parish11.45%
Chicot County10.45%
Claiborne Parish10.45%
Concordia Parish10.45%
De Soto Parish9.95%
East Baton Rouge Parish11.95%
East Carroll Parish10.45%
East Feliciana Parish10.45%
Evangeline Parish10.45%
Franklin Parish10.45%
Grant Parish10.45%
Iberia Parish10.7%
Iberville Parish10.366%
Jackson Parish9.45%
Jefferson Davis Parish11.45%
Jefferson Parish11.2%
La Salle Parish10.45%
Lafayette Parish10.7%
Lafourche Parish9.95%
Lincoln Parish12.2%
Livingston Parish10.95%
Madison Parish10.45%
Morehouse Parish10.45%
Natchitoches Parish11.95%
Orleans Parish11.45%
Ouachita Parish12.95%
Plaquemines Parish9.7%
Pointe Coupee Parish9.7%
Rapides Parish10.45%
Red River Parish9.95%
Richland Parish10.7%
Sabine Parish11.075%
St Bernard Parish9.45%
St Charles Parish9.7%
St Helena Parish10.45%
St. James Parish9.7%
St John The Baptist Parish9.7%
St Landry Parish12%
St Martin Parish10.45%
St Mary Parish9.7%
St. Tammany Parish9.7%
Tangipahoa Parish10.45%
Tensas Parish11.2%
Terrebonne Parish9.95%
Union Parish11.45%
Vermilion Parish10.7%
Vernon Parish9.95%
Washington Parish9.95%
Webster Parish11.95%
West Baton Rouge Parish10.2%
West Carroll Parish10.95%
West Feliciana Parish9.95%
Winn Parish9.95%

Those rates apply to the prices of all “tangible personal property” purchased in the state. That includes clothing, furniture, sporting goods and electronics. Select services are also taxable, such as admissions to athletic or amusement events, hotel rooms, parking services, laundry, certain repair services and telecommunications services.

On the other hand, a number of commonly purchased products are exempt from sales tax. Food for home consumption, prescription drugs, orthotic or prosthetic devices, wheelchairs and manufacturing machinery are all exempt – but only from the statewide rate. Local taxes may still be required, depending on the local rules.

As of July 2018, there is a 2% sales tax on the use, distribution and storage of electric power, natural gas, steam, water and other energy sources. These were previously exempt from sales tax. 

Louisiana Property Tax

Property taxes in Louisiana are fairly low. In fact, the typical homeowner there pays just $1,087 annually in property taxes, equal to an effective rate (annual taxes paid as a percentage of home value) of 0.55%. In several parishes, including Allen, Bienville and Catahoula, the median property tax bill is less than $270 per year.

If you’re looking to refinance your home or make a move to the Pelican State, this mortgage guide is a good place to start to get the basics about getting a mortgage in Louisiana.

Louisiana Estate Tax

There is no estate tax in Louisiana.

Louisiana Capital Gains Tax

Both long- and short-term capital gains are taxed as regular income in Louisiana, meaning they're subject to the rates listed above. Remember, they are between 1.85% and 4.25%, depending on your taxable income. One exception to that is gains resulting from the sale of a non-publicly traded business or interest in such a business, including corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies. For the deduction to apply, the business must have been owned for a minimum of five years directly preceding the sale or exchange.

Louisiana Cigarette Tax

Louisiana’s state cigarette tax of $1.08 per pack of 20 cigarettes.

Louisiana Alcohol Tax

In addition to sales taxes, alcohol in Louisiana faces additional excise taxes. These add up to $0.40 per gallon of beer and $3.03 per gallon of distilled spirits (including additional fees and sales tax).