Louisiana Tax Brackets, Rates and Standard Deductions
Find Louisiana income tax forms, tax brackets and rates by tax year.
If you still need to file a return for a previous tax year, find the State of Louisiana tax forms below. You can complete and sign the forms here on eFile.com before you mail them to the LA Department of Revenue. Access IRS back tax forms here.
Below, find links to other important Louisiana income tax return information and other related features, such as tax amendments and extensions.
Louisiana Income Tax Returns
Louisiana Tax Deadlines, Extension, Penalties
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Louisiana Tax Brackets, Rates Explained
IRS Tax Brackets, Rates by Tax Year
Income Tax Brackets, Rates, Income Ranges, and Estimated Taxes Due
Here you can see how your Louisiana-based income is taxed at different rates within the given tax brackets. When you prepare your return on eFile.com, this is all calculated for you based on your income, filing status, and other factors.
Louisiana Tax Brackets for Tax Year 2025
In Louisiana, the individual income tax rate is now set at a flat 3% for the 2025 tax year. This implies that regardless of your income level, all taxable income will be taxed at this one rate.
Louisiana Tax Brackets for Tax Year 2024
Louisiana updated their tax brackets beginning with 2022 and are expected to remain the same. The rates below apply to the 2024 tax year.
1.85%
Single/MFS/HOH
$0 - $12,500
1.85% within Bracket
MFJ
$0 - $25,000
1.85% within Bracket
3.50%
Single/MFS/HOH
$12,500 - $50,000
$231.25 + 3.50% within bracket
MFJ
$25,000 - $100,000
$462.50 + 3.50% within bracket
4.25%
Single/MFS/HOH
$50,001 +
$1,543.75 + 4.25% over $50,001
MFJ
$100,001 +
$3,087.5 + 4.25% over $100,001
Louisiana Tax Brackets for Tax Year 2023
Louisiana updated their tax brackets beginning with 2022 and are expected to remain the same in the coming years. The rates below apply to the 2023 tax year.
1.85%
Single/MFS/HOH
$0 - $12,500
1.85% within Bracket
MFJ
$0 - $25,000
1.85% within Bracket
3.50%
Single/MFS/HOH
$12,500 - $50,000
$231.25 + 3.50% within bracket
MFJ
$25,000 - $100,000
$462.50 + 3.50% within bracket
4.25%
Single/MFS/HOH
$50,001 +
$1,543.75 + 4.25% over $50,001
MFJ
$100,001 +
$3,087.5 + 4.25% over $100,001
Louisiana Tax Brackets for Tax Year 2022
Tax Rate for Tax Year 2022 shown below.
1.85%
Single/MFS/HOH
$0 - $12,500
1.85% within Bracket
MFJ
$0 - $25,000
1.85% within Bracket
3.50%
Single/MFS/HOH
$12,500 - $50,000
$231.25 + 3.50% within bracket
MFJ
$25,000 - $100,000
$462.50 + 3.50% within bracket
4.25%
Single/MFS/HOH
$50,001 +
$1,543.75 + 4.25% over $50,001
MFJ
$100,001 +
$3,087.5 + 4.25% over $100,001
Louisiana Tax Brackets for Tax Year 2021
Tax Rate for Tax Year 2021 shown below - the rates below are also applied to 2009-2020 LA taxes.
2%
Single/MFS/HOH
$0 - $12,500
2% within Bracket
MFJ
$0 - $25,000
2% within Bracket
4%
Single/MFS/HOH
$12,500 - $50,000
$250 + 4% within bracket
MFJ
$25,000 - $100,000
$500 + 4% within bracket
6%
Single/MFS/HOH
$50,001 +
$1,750 + 6% over $50,001
MFJ
$100,001 +
$3,500 + 6% over $100,001
Louisiana Standard and Itemized Deductions
Louisiana has significantly changed its individual income tax standard deduction, particularly for the upcoming 2025 tax year.
Married Filing Jointly / Head of Household / Surviving Spouse
$25,000
For the 2024 Tax Year
Louisiana has a combined personal and standard deduction of $4,500 for all filing status. You can also itemize your Louisiana deductions.
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