How 2023 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 2023 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

Louisiana state rate(s) for 2023

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%, 9.15%, 9.2%, 9.28%, 9.4%, 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: 9.325%

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