Louisiana (LA) Tax Rates — 2026
Income Tax
4.25%
Sales Tax
9.55%
Property Tax
0.53%
Income Tax
Type: Graduated (marginal brackets)
| From | To | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $12,500 | 1.85% |
| $12,500 | $50,000 | 3.5% |
| $50,000 | and above | 4.25% |
Standard Deduction: Single: $4,500 | Married Filing Jointly: $9,000
Sales Tax
State Rate4.45%
Avg Local Rate5.1%
Combined Rate9.55%
Groceries: Exempt
+2.98% vs national avg
Property Tax
Effective Rate0.53%
Median Annual Tax$893
-0.54% vs national avg (1.07%)
Retirement Income Tax
Social SecurityNO
PensionsEXEMPT
401(k) / IRAYES
Estate & Inheritance Tax
Has Estate Tax: NO
Corporate Tax
Corporate Income Tax Rate: 7.5%
Additional Notes
Louisiana exempts all state, federal, and military pension income from state tax. Has one of the highest combined state+local sales tax rates in the country.
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Sources: Louisiana Department of Revenue; Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2025; IRS Publication 17.