Sales Tax in Shreveport, Louisiana in 2025

We'll walk you through how the sales tax rate is determined for Shreveport and address some common questions you may have. We'll also cover how to collect, audit, and remit sales tax in Shreveport.

Plus, we’ll share the best solution that will ensure you are always compliant across the entire sales tax lifecycle.

Disclaimer: Our sales tax data is updated on a quarterly basis. 

Shreveport Sales Tax Rate 2025

Shreveport is located in Louisiana, United States. Its minimum sales tax rate is 9.05%, and its maximum sales tax rate is 10.05%. These rates include local and state sales tax rates.

Here is how the Shreveport sales tax rates breaks down:

Tax Jurisdiction	Min. Rate	Max. Rate
State Tax	5.00%	5.00%
Special Tax	4.60%	5.60%
Combined Rate	9.05%	10.05%

County Sales Tax in Shreveport

Shreveport overlaps with 2 counties in Louisiana. But as you can see in the table below, the county sales tax rate is 0.00% in each one.

County	Sales Tax Rate
Bossier Parish	0.00%
Caddo Parish	0.00%

Sales Tax Rates in Shreveport by Zip Codes and Districts

Below are the sales tax rates in Shreveport broken down by districts and zip codes:

District	Zip Codes	Combined Sales Tax Rate
SHREVEPORT CITY (CADDO PARISH)	71105, 71115, 71118, 71047, 71106, 71108, 71101, 71104, 71107, 71129, 71033, 71103, 71112, 71111, 71119, 71109	9.05%
SHREVEPORT CITY (BOSSIER PARISH)	71105, 71115, 71104, 71107, 71112, 71111	9.70%
SHREVEPORT CITY (CADDO PARISH)|MALL EDD (CADDO PARISH)	71104	10.05%

How Does the Shreveport Sales Tax Compare to the Rest of Louisiana?

The lowest sales tax rate you can find in Louisiana stands at 7.45%. The highest sales tax rate in the state is 10.05%. Here’s how Shreveport’s sales tax rates compare against these rates:

• The minimum sales tax rate (9.05%) is 1.60% higher than the state's lowest rate and 3.32% lower than the highest rate.
• The maximum sales tax rate (10.05%) is 2.60% higher than the state's lowest rate and 2.32% lower than the highest rate.

To give you a better idea, here’s a comparison of Shreveport sales tax rates with a few other cities in Louisiana:

City	Sales Tax Rates
Jamestown Village	7.45%
Mound Village	7.95%
Ashland Village	8.45%
Patterson	8.90%
Shreveport	9.05%-10.05%
Hosston Village	9.80%
Sunset	10.00%-12.00%
St. Gabriel	10.37%-12.37%

You can also compare the sales tax rate of Shreveport against the Louisiana cities closest in population size:

• New Orleans's sales tax rate is 9.45%
• Baton Rouge's sales tax rate is 9.95%-11.95%

What Creates Sales Tax Nexus in Shreveport?

Shreveport adheres to the same sales tax nexus guidelines as Louisiana without any additional exemptions. 

Read More: Check out this detailed guide on Sales Tax in Louisiana.

You have sales tax nexus in Shreveport if you fulfill any of these conditions:

• 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.

What Products Are Exempt from Shreveport Sales Tax?

Shreveport applies the same sales tax rules as Louisiana's.

The following items are exempt from sales tax in Shreveport:

• 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

Who Needs a Sales Permit in Shreveport?

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

How to File and Pay Sales Tax in Shreveport

You can file Shreveport sales tax returns using the these methods:

• 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.