Louisiana, sales tax

Louisiana already had highest sales tax in the nation; even higher now
The special session ended last week with several changes to Louisiana's tax structure, including an increase in sales taxes.
Louisiana Has a New Income Tax Rate: What It Means for You
Louisiana lawmakers passed a massive tax reform bill including changes to the state income tax and sales tax rates.
Louisiana tax reforms need only Landry's signature to become law
Louisiana lawmakers have finalized a sweeping overhaul of the state's tax system, passing a package of reforms aimed at reducing income taxes, increasing sales taxes, and scaling back or eliminating certain tax credits.
Louisiana to extend its lead with nation's highest local sales tax
Louisiana lawmakers ended their third special session of the year on Friday with updates to the state's tax code that hand Gov. Jeff Landry a win while also changing how the state collects revenue to pay its bills.
Sales tax hike keeps Louisiana rate among nation's highest
According to the Tax Foundation, Louisiana’s average combined local and state sales tax rate is 9.56 percent, the highest in the nation. Tax Foundation analyst Manesh Bhatt says there’s a chance lawmakers could eventually bring down that tax rate.
Louisiana Has a New Income Tax: What It Means for You
Louisiana lawmakers passed a massive tax reform bill including changes to the state income tax and sales tax rates.

Louisiana, New Orleans

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