Taxes in Louisiana

Each state’s tax code is a multifaceted system with many moving parts, and Louisiana is no exception. The first step towards understanding Louisiana’s tax code is knowing the basics.

How does Louisiana rank? Below, we have highlighted a number of tax rates, ranks, and measures detailing Louisiana’s income tax, business tax, sales tax, and property tax systems. Click the tabs below to explore!

Louisiana Fiscal Reform: A Framework for the Future

November 10, 2015

Which States Have the Worst Sales Tax Administration?

October 30, 2015

State and Local Sales Tax Base Conformity Issues in Other States

October 30, 2015

Louisiana Fiscal Reform: A Framework for the Future Executive Summary

October 20, 2015

Louisiana Budget Deal Reached

June 12, 2015

Major Tax Actions in Texas, Illinois, Nevada, and Louisiana

May 29, 2015

10 Remaining States Provide Tax Filing Guidance to Same-Sex Married Taxpayers

March 20, 2015

Louisiana Revenue Department Guidance Fails Taxpayers

September 17, 2013

Louisiana Governor Jindal Sets Aside Tax Reform Proposal, Urges Legislature to Develop One

April 8, 2013

Louisiana Governor Jindal Releases Tax Plan Details: Repeals Income Tax, Broadens Sales Tax

March 14, 2013

Louisiana Tax Reform: Sizing up the Jindal Plan

January 18, 2013

Governor Jindal’s Bold New Tax Plan

January 11, 2013

Louisiana’s State and Local Tax Burden

October 23, 2012

Louisiana Legislature Approves Basketball Tax Breaks

May 16, 2012

Louisiana Considers “Amazon Tax”: Target is In-State Marketers

April 30, 2012

Louisiana Legislators Fail to Override Veto of Cigarette Tax Increase Extension

June 17, 2011

Louisiana Considers Adopting “Amazon” Tax on Out-of-State Online Sellers

May 26, 2011

New Report: Louisiana Considers “Amazon” Tax on Out-of-State Online Retailers