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Louisiana sales tax rate and guide (2026)

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Louisiana’s state sales tax rate is 5%. Local taxes add up to 6% more, so the rate you charge runs from 9% to 11%, depending on where you deliver.

Calculated by the Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.

Louisiana state rate

5%

State 5%Local up to 6%

Combined rate
9% to 11%
Most common
10.5%11 of 35 cities
Remote sellers collect after
$100,000in sales a year
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Sales tax$10.00on $100.00 · total $110.00
Taxable10% combined rate
  • LouisianaState · 5%$5.00
  • Parishwide (Orleans Parish)Local · 5%$5.00

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Louisiana sales tax at a glance

Rates

State rate
5%
Local rates
Up to 6%
Combined rates
9% to 11%
Most common
10.5%, in 11 of 35 cities

Selling into Louisiana

Economic nexus
$100,000 in sales a year
Sourcing
Destination-based: the rate where the customer takes delivery. Parishes, cities and districts levy local taxes; remote sellers file them through the Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers.
SaaS
Taxable
Shipping
Taxable with the item

Registering and filing

Filing portal
LaTAP
Returns due
The 20th of the following month
Filing schedule
Monthly, quarterly or annual

Sales tax rates in Louisiana’s largest cities

All 35 cities
Sales tax rates in the largest Louisiana cities
CityParishBreakdownRate
New OrleansOrleans ParishState 5%Parishwide (Orleans Parish) 5%10%
Baton RougeEast Baton Rouge ParishState 5%Baton Rouge City (East Baton Rouge Parish) 3.5%School Board EFID District (East Baton Rouge Parish) 1%EBR School District (East Baton Rouge Parish) 1%10.5%
ShreveportCaddo ParishState 5%Shreveport City (Caddo Parish) 4.6%9.6%
LafayetteLafayette ParishState 5%Lafayette City (Lafayette Parish) 4%9%
Lake CharlesCalcasieu ParishState 5%Lake Charles City (Calcasieu Parish) 5.75%10.75%
KennerJefferson ParishState 5%Balance Of Parish (Jefferson Parish) 4.75%9.75%
Bossier CityBossier ParishState 5%Bossier City City (Bossier Parish) 5%10%
MonroeOuachita ParishState 5%Monroe City (Ouachita Parish) 5.99%10.99%
AlexandriaRapides ParishState 5%Alexandria City (Rapides Parish) 5.5%10.5%
HoumaTerrebonne ParishState 5%Parishwide (Terrebonne Parish) 5.5%10.5%
CentralEast Baton Rouge ParishState 5%Central City (East Baton Rouge Parish) 3.5%Central School District (East Baton Rouge Parish) 2.5%11%
SlidellSt. Tammany ParishState 5%Slidell City (St. Tammany Parish) 4.63%9.63%
New IberiaIberia ParishState 5%New Iberia City (Iberia Parish) 5.5%10.5%
HammondTangipahoa ParishState 5%Hammond City (Tangipahoa Parish) 5.5%10.5%
RustonLincoln ParishState 5%Ruston City (Lincoln Parish) 6%11%
SulphurCalcasieu ParishState 5%Sulphur City (Calcasieu Parish) 5.75%10.75%
ZacharyEast Baton Rouge ParishState 5%Zachary City (East Baton Rouge Parish) 3.5%School Board EFID District (East Baton Rouge Parish) 1%Zachary School District (East Baton Rouge Parish) 1%10.5%
YoungsvilleLafayette ParishState 5%Youngsville City (Lafayette Parish) 5.5%10.5%
GretnaJefferson ParishState 5%Balance Of Parish (Jefferson Parish) 4.75%9.75%
NatchitochesNatchitoches ParishState 5%Natchitoches City (Natchitoches Parish) 5.5%10.5%
ThibodauxLafourche ParishState 5%Thibodaux City (Lafourche Parish) 5.1%North Levee District (Lafourche Parish) 0.25%10.35%
BroussardLafayette ParishState 5%Broussard City (Lafayette Parish) 4.5%9.5%
OpelousasSt. Landry ParishState 5%Opelousas City (St. Landry Parish) 5.75%10.75%
PinevilleRapides ParishState 5%Pineville City (Rapides Parish) 5.5%10.5%

What’s taxable in Louisiana?

The tax on a $100 sale in New Orleans.

Everyday goods

  • General merchandiseTaxable$10.00
  • ClothingTaxable$10.00
  • Clothing accessoriesTaxable$10.00
  • Personal care productsTaxable$10.00
  • Feminine hygiene productsExempt$0
  • Children’s diapersExempt$0
  • Pet foodTaxable$10.00

Food and drink

  • Groceries (food for home)50% taxable$5.00
  • Prepared foodTaxable$10.00
  • Candy50% taxable$5.00
  • Snack food50% taxable$5.00
  • Soft drinks50% taxable$5.00
  • Bottled waterTaxable$10.00
  • Juice (70–99% juice)50% taxable$5.00
  • Dietary supplementsTaxable$10.00

Health

  • Prescription drugs50% taxable$5.00
  • Over-the-counter drugsTaxable$10.00

Software and digital

  • SaaS (consumer)Taxable$10.00
  • SaaS (business)Taxable$10.00
  • AI softwareTaxable$10.00
  • Downloaded softwareTaxable$10.00
  • Digital productsTaxable$10.00
  • eBooksTaxable$10.00
  • Streaming subscriptionsTaxable$10.00
  • Data processingExempt$0

Services

  • General servicesExempt$0
  • Repair of goodsTaxable$10.00
  • InstallationExempt$0
  • Optional warrantiesTaxable$10.00

How Louisiana rates vary

Every sale pays the 5% state rate. Cities, counties and special districts add up to 6% more, so the rate depends on the delivery address.

Louisiana rate changes since 2023

35cities changed their rate
35went up
0went down
0didn’t change
Louisiana cities whose sales tax rate changed since 2023
City2023TodayChangeChanged in
New Iberia9.45%10.5%↑ 1.05%2024, 2025
Thibodaux9.4%10.35%↑ 0.95%2024, 2025
Slidell8.7%9.63%↑ 0.93%2025
New Orleans9.45%10%↑ 0.55%2025
Shreveport9.05%9.6%↑ 0.55%2025
Lake Charles10.2%10.75%↑ 0.55%2025
Kenner9.2%9.75%↑ 0.55%2025
Bossier City9.45%10%↑ 0.55%2025
Central10.45%11%↑ 0.55%2025
Ruston10.45%11%↑ 0.55%2025
Sulphur10.2%10.75%↑ 0.55%2025
Gretna9.2%9.75%↑ 0.55%2025
Broussard8.95%9.5%↑ 0.55%2025
Opelousas10.2%10.75%↑ 0.55%2025, 2026
Gonzales8.95%9.5%↑ 0.55%2025
Mandeville9.2%9.75%↑ 0.55%2025
Carencro9.45%10%↑ 0.55%2025
Baker10.45%11%↑ 0.55%2025
Covington8.7%9.25%↑ 0.55%2025
Abbeville10.45%11%↑ 0.55%2025
Baton Rouge9.95%10.5%↑ 0.55%2025
Lafayette8.45%9%↑ 0.55%2025
Monroe10.44%10.99%↑ 0.55%2025
Alexandria9.95%10.5%↑ 0.55%2025
Houma9.95%10.5%↑ 0.55%2025
Hammond9.95%10.5%↑ 0.55%2025
Zachary9.95%10.5%↑ 0.55%2025
Youngsville9.95%10.5%↑ 0.55%2025
Natchitoches9.95%10.5%↑ 0.55%2025
Pineville9.95%10.5%↑ 0.55%2025
West Monroe10.44%10.99%↑ 0.55%2025
Crowley9.95%10.5%↑ 0.55%2025
Minden9.95%10.5%↑ 0.55%2025
Morgan City9.7%10.25%↑ 0.55%2025
Bogalusa9.943%10.493%↑ 0.55%2025

Louisiana sales tax due dates for 2026

Returns are due the 20th of the month after each period. A due date on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day.

Monthly
PeriodDue
January 2026February 20
February 2026March 20
March 2026April 20
April 2026May 20
May 2026June 22
June 2026July 20
July 2026August 20
August 2026September 21
September 2026October 20
October 2026November 20
November 2026December 21
December 2026January 20 2027
Quarterly
PeriodDue
Q1 (January–March) 2026April 20
Q2 (April–June) 2026July 20
Q3 (July–September) 2026October 20
Q4 (October–December) 2026January 20 2027
Annual
PeriodDue
2026January 20 2027

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Louisiana sales tax guide

Nexus, registration, collecting and filing.

If you’re selling products, services, or leasing equipment in Louisiana, sales tax isn’t something you can afford to ignore.

But don’t worry — this guide will help you figure out what you have to pay. We’ll break down when to collect tax, what triggers nexus, and how Louisiana’s rules apply to your business.

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Collecting Louisiana Sales Tax from Customers

Curious about how Louisiana sales tax works? The sections below cover the essentials. And if you’re still unsure, a sales tax expert is just a call away.

Do I Have to Collect Louisiana Sales Tax from Customers?

Anyone leasing, renting, or selling taxable goods or services in Louisiana must register for a sales tax certificate, collect the correct tax, and file returns with the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

What Creates Sales Tax Nexus in Louisiana?

Some conditions that create nexus in Louisiana include:

  • Physical nexus: Businesses with a retail space, office, or storage in this state.
  • Employees: Businesses with an employee, representative, agent, salesman, canvasser, or solicitor operating under the authority of the retailer or subsidiary.
  • Economic nexus: Remote sellers who make $100,000 in sales of tangible personal property or products transferred electronically.

Learn more about sales tax nexus and when you’re required to collect sales tax.

Do I Have to Collect Sales Tax from Louisiana Customers if I Sell on Amazon, Walmart, eBay, or Etsy?

No.

Louisiana has a marketplace facilitator law, which means marketplaces like Etsy or Amazon should collect sales tax on behalf of third-party sellers on their platforms. A marketplace facilitator who doesn’t meet the $100,000 threshold doesn’t have to register, collect, and remit Louisiana taxes.

However, if you have any other sales tax nexus in Louisiana, you must collect sales tax on all non-marketplace sales in the state.

Taxable Products in Louisiana

Louisiana imposes sales tax on most tangible personal property and services, but items like groceries are exempt.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the items taxed in Louisiana.

Are Groceries Taxable in Louisiana?

No, the state of Louisiana does not tax grocery items.

Is Clothing Taxable in Louisiana?

Yes, clothing is taxed in Louisiana.

Are Digital Products Taxable in Louisiana?

Yes, digital products are taxable in Louisiana.

Is Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Taxable in Louisiana?

Yes, SaaS is taxed in Louisiana.

Are Services Taxable in Louisiana?

Yes, most services are taxed in Louisiana.

Tax-Exempt Items

Some items that are exempt from Louisiana sales tax are:

  • Food for home consumption
  • Sales of fertilizers and containers to farmers
  • Utilities such as electricity, natural gas, and water
  • Drugs prescribed by a doctor
  • Articles traded in for new articles

How to Register for a Louisiana Sales Tax Permit

You can register for a sales tax permit at the Louisiana geauxBIZ portal.

Learn how to register for a seller’s permit in every US state.

Do I Need a Louisiana Sales Tax License if I’m Only a Wholesaler?

Yes. Wholesalers can apply for a resale certificate that allows them to make purchases for resale without paying the Louisiana sales tax.

Do I Need a Louisiana Seller’s Permit if I Only Sell Temporarily in the State?

Yes, if you have sales tax nexus in the state, you must get a seller’s permit, even for temporary sales.

How to Collect Sales Tax in Louisiana

There are multiple ways to file and pay sales tax in Louisiana:

  • Automated: Let Zamp handle your Louisiana sales tax filing and remittance so you won’t have to deal with sales tax returns ever again.
  • Online: You can file online at the LaTAP website. Or, visit Parish E-File to file multiple parish or city returns at a go.
  • Offline: You can also fill out and mail the Louisiana sales tax return form.

Explore how you can file and pay sales tax in other US states.

Should You Collect Sales Tax on Shipping Charges in Louisiana?

If a seller charges you for delivery of physical goods or digital products, those transportation fees are usually taxed along with the purchase.

But if the sale itself isn’t taxed, the delivery charges won’t be either since they’re part of the total sale price.

All 35 Louisiana cities

A

  • Abbeville11%
  • Alexandria10.5%

B

  • Baker11%
  • Baton Rouge10.5%
  • Bogalusa10.493%
  • Bossier City10%
  • Broussard9.5%

C

  • Carencro10%
  • Central11%
  • Covington9.25%
  • Crowley10.5%

G

  • Gonzales9.5%
  • Gretna9.75%

H

  • Hammond10.5%
  • Houma10.5%

K

  • Kenner9.75%

L

  • Lafayette9%
  • Lake Charles10.75%

M

  • Mandeville9.75%
  • Minden10.5%
  • Monroe10.99%
  • Morgan City10.25%

N

  • Natchitoches10.5%
  • New Iberia10.5%
  • New Orleans10%

O

  • Opelousas10.75%

P

  • Pineville10.5%

R

  • Ruston11%

S

  • Shreveport9.6%
  • Slidell9.63%
  • Sulphur10.75%

T

  • Thibodaux10.35%

W

Y

  • Youngsville10.5%

Z

  • Zachary10.5%

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What is the sales tax rate in Louisiana?

The Louisiana state sales tax rate is 5%. Cities, counties and special districts add up to 6% more in the 35 cities we checked, so the combined rate runs from 9% to 11%. The most common combined rate is 10.5%.

What is the sales tax rate in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport and Lafayette?

New Orleans: 10%. Baton Rouge: 10.5%. Shreveport: 9.6%. Lafayette: 9%. Rates can differ by street address inside a city, so check the exact address with the calculator.

Do I have to collect Louisiana sales tax if my business is in another state?

Yes, once your sales into Louisiana pass $100,000 in the previous or current calendar year (economic nexus), or if you have a physical presence there, such as staff, inventory or an office. You then register with the Louisiana Department of Revenue, collect tax on taxable sales to Louisiana buyers and file returns.

Is SaaS taxable in Louisiana?

Yes. Software as a service is taxed in full in Louisiana.

Are groceries and clothing taxed in Louisiana?

Groceries (food for home) are partly taxable (50% of the price) in Louisiana. Clothing is taxable. Prepared food, candy and soft drinks follow their own rules; the table above shows each category.

Is shipping taxable in Louisiana?

Yes. Delivery charges on a taxable sale are taxed at the same rate as the item in Louisiana: 10% in New Orleans.

Has the Louisiana sales tax rate changed recently?

The state rate hasn’t changed, but 35 of the 35 cities we checked have a different combined rate than in July 2023, including New Orleans (9.45% to 10%), Baton Rouge (9.95% to 10.5%), Shreveport (9.05% to 9.6%).

Which rate do I charge: my location or my customer’s?

Destination-based: the rate where the customer takes delivery. Parishes, cities and districts levy local taxes; remote sellers file them through the Louisiana Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers. A seller based in Louisiana charges the rate where the sale is made for most in-state sales; a remote seller charges the rate at the buyer’s address.

What is use tax?

If you buy goods from out-of-state sellers and aren’t charged Louisiana sales tax, you must pay the consumer use tax directly to the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

What is the penalty for filing and/or paying Louisiana sales tax late?

The penalty starts at 5% of the tax owed and increases by 5% every 30 days you don’t pay the sales tax owed, up to a maximum of 25%.

How often will I be required to file and pay sales tax in Louisiana?

You should file and pay sales tax on or before the 20th of each month following your sales tax period.

Sources. Louisiana Department of Revenue · LaTAP · Zamp Sales Tax API · U.S. Census Bureau. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.

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