Louisiana Sales Tax Rate Table
Louisiana statewide sales tax rate: 5.00%. Local governments in Louisiana may add their own sales tax on top of the state rate, so the total rate you charge depends on the address of the sale. Combined state and local rates average about 10.13%. Louisiana’s sales tax is administered by the Louisiana Department of Revenue.
Rates reviewed August 2026. State rates reflect statutory rates in effect as of July 1, 2026. Local rates change frequently — always confirm the rate for the exact delivery address before you file.
Louisiana Sales Tax Rates at a Glance
| Statewide sales tax rate | 5.00% State rate rose from 4.45% to 5.00% on 1 January 2025. |
|---|---|
| Local sales taxes | Yes — up to 7.00% additional |
| Average local rate | 5.13% |
| Average combined rate | 10.13% |
| Administered by | Louisiana Department of Revenue |
| Registration document | Louisiana sales tax registration |
| Rate data reviewed | August 2026 |
How Local Sales Tax Works in Louisiana
Louisiana has the highest average combined sales tax rate in the country. Parishes, municipalities and school districts each levy their own tax, local add-ons reach around 7%, and local jurisdictions have historically administered and audited their own tax separately from the state. Louisiana’s Sales and Use Tax Commission for Remote Sellers gives remote sellers a single state-and-local registration and return.
Which Louisiana Rate Should You Charge?
Louisiana is destination-sourced, so the parish and municipal rates follow the delivery address. In-state sellers generally still deal with parish collectors directly, while qualifying remote sellers file a single combined return.
What Louisiana Taxes — and What It Doesn’t
The state and local tax bases in Louisiana are not identical, so an item exempt from state tax may still be taxable by a parish. Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt at state level; local treatment varies.
Look Up an Exact Louisiana Sales Tax Rate
Publishing a fixed list of every Louisiana city and county rate would be out of date within weeks, so we do not reproduce one here. The Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators and the Department of Revenue publish parish-level rate tables, and the Remote Sellers Commission publishes a combined rate list. Open the official Louisiana Department of Revenue website at revenue.louisiana.gov and use its rate lookup for the exact delivery address.
Registering to Collect Sales Tax in Louisiana
Before you can legally charge Louisiana sales tax you need to be registered with the Louisiana Department of Revenue and hold a Louisiana sales tax registration. Our sales tax application service files the paperwork for you. See the Louisiana sales tax application page for what Louisiana asks for.
Ready to register in Louisiana? Apply for your Louisiana sales tax permit online – it only takes a few minutes.
Louisiana Sales Tax Rate FAQs
What is the sales tax rate in Louisiana?
The Louisiana statewide rate is 5.00%. With local taxes added, the total rate at a given address is typically higher — the average combined rate is about 10.13% and local add-ons can reach 7.00%.
Do I need a permit before I collect sales tax in Louisiana?
Yes. Collecting sales tax without a valid Louisiana sales tax registration is not permitted in Louisiana. Register first, then start charging tax. You can apply for your Louisiana sales tax permit here.
Do remote and online sellers have to collect Louisiana sales tax?
Generally yes, once you cross Louisiana’s economic nexus threshold or have a physical presence in the state. Marketplace facilitators such as Amazon and Etsy usually collect on their own sales, but sales through your own website normally remain your responsibility. See our sales tax registration overview for how nexus works.
How often do Louisiana sales tax rates change?
The statewide rate changes rarely — local rates change far more often, frequently on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July or 1 October. Confirm the current rate with the Louisiana Department of Revenue before filing a return.
Sales Tax Rates in Other States
Compare every state on our state sales and use tax rate hub, or check a neighbouring state:
- Texas sales tax rate table
- Arkansas sales tax rate table
- Mississippi sales tax rate table
- Alabama sales tax rate table
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