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Calculate Louisiana sales tax with ease using our Sales Tax Calculator. Get accurate rates for goods and services across the Pelican State.
Sales tax in Louisiana can be a bit of a maze, thanks to one of the highest average rates in the country and a patchwork of local taxes. Whether you're a small business owner charging customers or a shopper figuring out your final total, our Louisiana Sales Tax Calculator helps cut through the confusion.
Just enter your purchase amount and the applicable tax rate to get a quick, reliable total. With this tool, you can calculate sales tax with confidence—no spreadsheet required.
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Louisiana’s statewide base sales tax is 5.00%, but that’s just the foundation. Parishes and municipalities can tack on their own local sales taxes, which can add anywhere from 1% to over 7%, depending on the area.
In some parishes, the total combined rate can reach 11% or more, making it one of the highest in the U.S. Because of these significant local differences, it’s essential to know the specific rate for your transaction location.
Despite the wide range of local rates, figuring out Louisiana sales tax is simple when you follow this process:
Multiply the Purchase Amount by the Tax Rate to get the Sales Tax Amount
Add the Sales Tax to your Purchase Amount to get the Total Cost
You can use these formulas or use our calculator for a faster answer.
Sales Tax = Purchase Amount × Sales Tax Rate
Total Cost = Purchase Amount + Sales Tax
While most purchases are taxed, Louisiana provides exemptions for some essential goods and services, including:
Fully exempt from state and local sales tax.
Exempt from the state rate, but some local taxes may still apply.
Certain utilities like residential electricity, water, and natural gas may be exempt.
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Certain nonprofit entities are eligible for exemption
1California Tax and Fee Administration: California City & County Sales & Use Tax Rates (effective October 1, 2024)
2California Tax and Fee Administration: Laws, Regulations and Annotations
Louisiana occasionally offers temporary tax relief through sales tax holidays, which allow certain purchases to be made without sales tax. These holidays typically include:
Louisiana’s tax holidays are subject to legislative approval and may change from year to year. Check the Louisiana Department of Revenue1 website for current schedules.
3California Tax and Fee Administration: California City & County Sales & Use Tax Rates (effective October 1, 2024)
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1 Louisiana Department of Revenue: Are there any exemptions from the sales tax?
