Sales Tax Calculator, Louisiana
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Louisiana's state sales tax is 4.45%. Combined with local parish and city taxes (often 4%–6%), Louisiana frequently has some of the highest total sales tax rates in the US.
Louisiana parishes can levy substantial additional taxes. New Orleans combined rate is around 9.45%.
▶US State Sales Tax Rates Reference
| State | State Rate |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 4% |
| Alaska | No tax |
| Arizona | 5.6% |
| Arkansas | 6.5% |
| California | 7.25% |
| Colorado | 2.9% |
| Connecticut | 6.35% |
| Delaware | No tax |
| Florida | 6% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Hawaii | 4% |
| Idaho | 6% |
| Illinois | 6.25% |
| Indiana | 7% |
| Iowa | 6% |
| Kansas | 6.5% |
| Kentucky | 6% |
| Louisiana | 4.45% |
| Maine | 5.5% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Minnesota | 6.875% |
| Mississippi | 7% |
| Missouri | 4.225% |
| Montana | No tax |
| Nebraska | 5.5% |
| Nevada | 6.85% |
| New Hampshire | No tax |
| New Jersey | 6.625% |
| New Mexico | 4.875% |
| New York | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4.75% |
| North Dakota | 5% |
| Ohio | 5.75% |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% |
| Oregon | No tax |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Rhode Island | 7% |
| South Carolina | 6% |
| South Dakota | 4.2% |
| Tennessee | 7% |
| Texas | 6.25% |
| Utah | 4.85% |
| Vermont | 6% |
| Virginia | 4.3% |
| Washington | 6.5% |
| West Virginia | 6% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| Wyoming | 4% |
| District of Columbia | 6% |
▶Canadian Provincial Tax Rates Reference
| Province / Territory | Tax Type | Combined Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | GST only | 5% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| New Brunswick | HST | 15% |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | HST | 15% |
| Northwest Territories | GST only | 5% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 15% |
| Nunavut | GST only | 5% |
| Ontario | HST | 13% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST 9.975% | 14.975% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST 6% | 11% |
| Yukon | GST only | 5% |
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General calculator →Frequently Asked Questions, Sales Tax Calculator in Louisiana
What is the Louisiana sales tax rate?↓
Louisiana has a 4.45% state sales tax. Parishes (Louisiana's equivalent of counties) and cities add local taxes that typically run 4%–6% on top, bringing combined rates to 8%–11%. New Orleans (Orleans Parish) has a combined rate of approximately 9.45%. Baton Rouge is around 9.95%. Louisiana frequently has the highest average combined sales tax rate in the US because of these steep local additions.
What is exempt from Louisiana sales tax?↓
Louisiana exempts most unprepared food (groceries), prescription drugs, and residential utilities from the state 4.45% tax, although local parish taxes may still apply to some of these items. Prepared food, restaurant meals, and most retail goods are taxable at the full combined rate. Louisiana's exemption rules differ between state and local levels, so an item can be exempt from state tax but subject to local tax.
Why is Louisiana's sales tax so complicated?↓
Louisiana's sales tax is unusually complex because each parish and municipality administers its own local sales tax independently, rather than through a unified state system. Businesses operating in multiple parishes must file separate returns with each taxing authority. Local exemption rules also differ, so an item exempt at the state level may still be taxed locally. This makes Louisiana one of the hardest states for multi-location businesses to comply with.
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