Louisiana Income Tax Calculator
Estimate your Louisiana income tax burden
Updated for 2023 tax year on Jul 18, 2023
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Louisiana state taxes
Quick Louisiana tax facts
- State income tax: 1.85% to 4.25%
- State sales tax: 4.45%
- Property tax: 0.52%
- Gas tax: 20 cents per gallon
- Tobacco tax: $1.08 per pack of 20 cigarettes
- Insurance premium tax: 0.5% to 4.85%
From Wikipedia
Louisiana income taxes
Louisiana employs a progressive state income tax system, featuring rates that span from 1.85% for the lowest income bracket to 4.25% for the highest. This structure requires higher earners to pay a larger proportion of their income in taxes.
The state payroll tax, specifically for unemployment insurance, ranges between 0.1% and 6.2%, with the exact rate depending on an employer’s experience rating, determined by the number of past claims from former employees.
There is no state-level standard deduction in Louisiana. The state does provides personal exemptions of $4,500 per taxpayer and dependent.
Calculate your income tax in Louisiana
Calculating your Louisiana state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal income tax calculator:
- Determine your filing status
- Work out your adjusted gross income [Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income]
- Calculate your state taxable income [Adjusted gross income − (Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income]
- Figure out your state/local tax liability [State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability]
State income tax brackets
Tax brackets are split into single and married filers. For more information on tax brackets, please refer to Tax Foundation.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 2022 |
Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $12,500 | 1.85% |
| $12,500 – $50,000 | 3.5% | ||
| $50,000+ | 4.25% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $0 – $25,000 | 1.85% | |
| $25,000 – $100,000 | 3.5% | ||
| $100,000+ | 4.25% | ||
| 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $12,500 | 2% |
| $12,500 – $50,000 | 4% | ||
| $50,000+ | 6% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $0 – $25,000 | 2% | |
| $25,000 – $100,000 | 4% | ||
| $100,000+ | 6% |
State exemptions
You can claim yourself and another dependent(s) as an exemption(s). For more information on personal exemptions, please refer to Tax Foundation.
| Tax year | Filing status | Personal exemption amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 2022 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$4,500 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $9,000 | |
| Dependent | $1,000 each |
Louisiana sales tax
Sales tax in Louisiana stands at a state rate of 4.45%. However, when combined with local sales taxes, the total can reach up to 11.45%, one of the highest overall sales tax rates in the nation.
Louisiana property tax
Louisiana homeowners enjoy some of the lowest property tax rates in the country, averaging 0.52% of a home’s assessed value.
Louisiana capital gains tax
Capital gains in Louisiana are treated as regular income for state tax purposes and thus subject to the progressive tax rates.
Louisiana gas tax
Louisiana levies a gas tax of 20 cents per gallon, contributing to the maintenance and development of the state’s transportation infrastructure.
Louisiana tobacco tax
For tobacco products in Louisiana, a tax of $1.08 applies to every pack of 20 cigarettes.
Louisiana insurance tax
Insurance premium tax rates in Louisiana range from 0.5% for health maintenance organizations to 4.85% for fire and casualty insurance companies.
FAQs
How do I calculate my Louisiana income tax?
Calculate your Louisiana state income tax with the following six steps.
- Determine your filing status
- Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income
- Adjusted gross income − (Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income
- State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability
How much is $50000 a year after taxes in Louisiana?
With an annual wage of $50000 in 2023, a single filer will take home $40,670.75with a total income tax of $9,329.25.