Louisiana
Reverse Sales Tax Calculator of Louisiana for 2024
How 2024 Sales Tax are calculated in Louisiana
The state general sales tax rate of Louisiana is 4.45%. In addition to the state-level sales tax, cities and municipalities in Louisiana have the authority to levy their own sales tax rates. These local rates can add up to 7%, resulting in a combined maximum sales tax rate of 12.95% in certain regions.
Every 2024 combined rates mentioned above are the results of Louisiana state rate (4.45%), the county rate (0% to 6%), the Louisiana cities rate (0% to 7%), and in some case, special rate (0% to 8.5%).
Variations by Purchase Type
Louisiana's sales tax rate may vary depending on the type of purchase. Examples of taxable categories may include:
- Consumer use tax
- Rental tax
- Sales tax
- Sellers use tax
- Lodgings tax
For comprehensive details, please refer to the official Louisiana government website.
Louisiana state rate(s) for 2024
Lowest possible rate: 4% (e.g., Carlisle, Louisiana)
Other common rates: 4.45% .7.45%, 7.7%, 7.95%, 8%, 8.075%, 8.45%, 8.7%, 8.8%, 8.9%, 8.95%, 9.05%, 9.075%, 9.1%, 9.15%, 9.2%, 9.28%, 9.45%, 9.575%, 9.6%, 9.695%, 9.7%, 9.8%, 9.85%, 9.943%, 9.95%, 10%, 10.05%, 10.075%, 10.116%, 10.15%, 10.2%, 10.44%, 10.45%, 10.7%, 10.8%, 10.95%, 11.075%, 11.2%, 11.44%, 11.45%, 11.95%, 12%, 12.2%, 12.44%,
Highest possible rate: 12.95% (Monroe, Louisiana)
Average combined rate across Louisiana: 9.33%
Rates changes
Changes have been made to Louisiana's county, city and/or special rates in 2024 compared to 2023.
List of Louisiana cities and their changes (up to 15)
| City Name | County Rate | City Rate | Special Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Allemands | 5% (+5%) | 0% | 0% (-5.15%) |
| Berwick | 0% | 5.25% (+0.5%) | 0% |
| Gheens | 0% | 0% | 4.65% (-0.5%) |
| Kraemer | 0% | 0% | 4.65% (-0.5%) |
| Lockport | 0% | 5.15% (+5.15%) | 0% (-5.15%) |
| Mathews | 0% | 0% | 4.65% (-0.5%) |
| Morgan City | 0% (-5%) | 5.25% (+5.25%) | 0% |
| Raceland | 0% | 0% | 4.65% (-0.5%) |
| Pearl River | 0% | 4.5% (+4.5%) | 0% (-5.25%) |
| Delcambre | 0% | 6.25% (+1%) | 0% |
| Erath | 0% | 6.25% (+1%) | 0% |
| Jennings | 0% | 0% (-5.5%) | 6.5% (+6.5%) |
| Welsh | 0% (-5%) | 0% | 7% (+7%) |
| Slaughter | 0% | 6% (+6%) | 0% (-5.5%) |
| Grand Cane | 0% | 5.25% (+0.25%) | 0% |
Other 2024 sales tax Facts for Louisiana
City sales taxes: 182 out of 502 cities (36.255%) in Louisiana impose a city sales tax.ZIP code impact: 280 out of 749 ZIP codes (37.383%) in Louisiana.
Most Recent Sales Tax Rate Update
The latest update to the sales tax rates was made in January 2024.