Are cable and satellite services subject to local sales tax in Louisiana?


No. Separate from the general state sales tax, cable television services, direct-to-home satellite services, video programming services, and satellite digital audio radio services are subject to an additional 5% state sales tax on the amounts paid or charged for such services. This specific tax is imposed in lieu of a local sales tax, is subject to all the same state sales tax exemptions, exclusions, etc., and is dedicated to local government. As such, the total sales tax rate is 10%.


Filing Dates


News & Announcements

May 14, 2025

Tax preparer arrested for gambling-related tax fraud scheme

A Louisiana tax preparer faces felony charges over an alleged scheme to steal tens of thousands of dollars in fraudulent income tax refunds.

May 12, 2025

Louisiana state income tax deadline is May 15

The deadline for 2024 Louisiana state income tax is Thursday, May 15.

January 29, 2025

Louisiana state income tax filing begins Wednesday, Jan. 29

Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) will begin accepting 2024 state individual income tax returns on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.


How Can This Page Be Better?

LDR wants this website to be useful and easy-to-use for you. We'd like your feedback so we can improve our site.