Important Announcement

Due to critical system updates and the Labor Day holiday, the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) will be closed from 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, through Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. In addition to the closure of all LDR offices during this period, all online services including electronic tax filing and payments and the Louisiana Taxpayer Access Point (LaTAP) portal will be unavailable as well. All in-person, telephone and online customer service will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Do veterans pay sales tax on vehicles in Louisiana?

Yes, veterans must pay sales tax on their vehicle purchases. However, La. R.S. 47:463 exempts certain veterans from the payment of motor vehicle registration and licenses taxes. Contact the Office of Motor Vehicles for more information on the registration/license tax exemption.