Louisiana income tax calculator
Louisiana taxes income at a flat 3%. See your Louisiana tax next to federal and payroll tax.
Effective state rate 2.5% · top rate 3%. Ranks #13 of 51 for this income (1 = lowest).
Louisiana income tax in 2026
Louisiana replaced its three brackets with a flat 3% and a much larger standard deduction starting in 2025.
Louisiana brackets (single filers)
| Rate | Taxable income over |
|---|---|
| 3% | $0 |
Joint filers’ brackets are twice as wide.
This is a simplified model: it covers the main deduction, exemptions and brackets but not every state credit. Check the Louisiana Department of Revenue for your return. More in the methodology.
Questions people ask
What is the Louisiana income tax rate for 2026?
Louisiana has a flat income tax of 3%. Louisiana replaced its three brackets with a flat 3% and a much larger standard deduction starting in 2025.
How much Louisiana tax will I pay on $75,000?
Enter $75,000 in the calculator above for your filing status; it shows the exact bracket split, the effective state rate and how Louisiana ranks against every other state at that income.
Does Louisiana have local income taxes?
Louisiana does not have widespread local income taxes, so the state figure is usually the whole story.
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