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Louisiana Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Louisiana sales tax is 4.45% state + parish/city (up to ~10% in New Orleans). Use the calculator for instant estimates—free, no signup.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Override local rates (optional)

Use this on state pages when you only know the base state rate. City pages should use the prefilled local breakdown.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Louisiana.

Effective Tax Rate: 4.450%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$4.45
Total Price$104.45

Rate Breakdown

State4.450%
County0.000%
City0.000%
Special District0.000%
Base combined4.450%
Total4.450%
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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. Optionally adjust parish (county) and city rates if you know your local breakdown.
  3. Tax = Price × (Total Rate / 100); total = Price + Tax.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using the combined rate:

  • Total Rate: State (4.45%) + Parish + City
  • Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Louisiana Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Louisiana's state sales tax rate is 4.45% in 2026. Parishes and cities add local rates—Orleans Parish (New Orleans) has one of the highest combined rates at about 10%. Use the calculator above for instant estimates or our city pages for exact combined rates—free, no signup.

Louisiana Sales Tax Structure (2026)

Louisiana has a 4.45% state sales tax. Parishes and cities impose additional rates (parishes can add up to 7% local), so combined rates vary widely. Louisiana has among the highest combined sales tax rates in the U.S.

  • State rate: 4.45%
  • Parish/city add-ons: vary (Orleans Parish ~5.5% local for general sales)
  • Typical combined rate: 4.45% to ~10% (New Orleans ~10%)

Sales Tax Rates for Major Louisiana Areas

Use city pages for the most accurate combined rate and a full breakdown.

AreaExample combined rateCalculator
New Orleans (Orleans Parish)10%New Orleans Sales Tax Calculator
Baton Rouge~9.45%—
Shreveport~9%—

How to Find Your Exact Louisiana Sales Tax Rate

Combined rates vary by parish and city. Use the calculator above with your known local rates, or see the Louisiana Department of Revenue Sales Tax. For New Orleans: New Orleans Sales Tax Calculator, or browse Louisiana tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the Louisiana state sales tax rate in 2026?

Louisiana has a 4.45% state sales tax. Parishes and cities add local rates; combined rates typically range from 4.45% to about 10% (New Orleans ~10%).

Q:Is Louisiana sales tax the same in every parish?

No. The state rate is 4.45% everywhere, but parishes and cities impose additional rates, so the combined rate varies by location.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Louisiana?

Louisiana exempts most unprepared food for home consumption from state sales tax. Local parish taxes may still apply to some items; check Louisiana DOR for details.

Q:What is the sales tax rate in New Orleans?

New Orleans (Orleans Parish) has a combined sales tax rate of about 10%: 4.45% state plus Orleans Parish local taxes.