What is the state sales tax rate?


Rate TypeRate as of December 31,2024Rate as of January 1, 2025
Sales Tax4.45%5%*
Intrastate Telecommunications3.45%5%*
Sales of Prepaid Telephone Cards and Prepaid Authorization Numbers3.45%5%*
Interstate Telecommunications2.45%5%*
Business Utilities2%2%
Direct Marketers (47:302(K))8.45%9%*
*Until 12/31/2029

Telecommunications services, cable television services, direct-to-home satellite services, video programming services, and satellite digital audio radio services are also subject to an additional state tax rate of 5%.


Filing Dates


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May 12, 2025

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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.


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