Louisiana sales tax

Statewide base 5%. Typical combined (state + average local)10.11%. 2025 typical combined was 10.116%.

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Include typical local combined rateUses the Tax Foundation population-weighted average local, not your ZIP.

Optional custom local rate (%)Overrides the typical-local checkbox. Added on top of the statewide base.

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Notes for Louisiana

Highest typical combined rate. Statewide base rose from 4.45% to 5% in January 2025. Parish and city locals remain large.

Destination-based for most sales (high-level).

Use the typical-local checkbox to apply 10.11%instead of the 5% base. Or type a custom local from a city rate sheet. Highest local add-on reported in the 2026 table is 7%.

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