What are the individual income tax rates and brackets?


For taxable periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025, the individual income tax rate is a flat 3%. The graduated brackets and rates for income tax have been repealed.

Rates applicable to taxpayers with a filing status of single, married filing separately, or head of household:

Taxable IncomeTax Years
2009-2021
Tax Years
2022-2024
Tax Years
2025 and
After
$0 - $12,500 12.00%1.85%3%
$12,501 - $50,0004.00%3.50%3%
$50,001 and over6.00%4.25%3%
1 For tax years prior to 2025, see LA R.S. 47:32(A)(1), 294, and 295(B); the combined personal exemption, standard deduction, and other exemption deductions must be deducted from the lowest tax bracket first and then the remaining brackets in increasing order.

Rates applicable to taxpayers with a filing status of married filing jointly or qualified surviving spouse:

Taxable IncomeTax Years
2009-2021
Tax Years
2022-2024
Tax Years
2025 and
After
$0 - $25,000 22.00%1.85%3%
$25,001 - $100,0004.00%3.50%3%
$100,001 and over6.00%4.25%3%
2 For tax years prior to 2025, see LA R.S. 47:32(A)(1), 294, and 295(B); the combined personal exemption, standard deduction, and other exemption deductions must be deducted from the lowest tax bracket first and then the remaining brackets in increasing order.


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