Louisiana Tax Brackets, Rates and Standard Deductions

Review the state of Louisiana income tax forms, tax brackets, and rates by tax year. You can prepare and e-file your current year Louisiana Income Taxes here on eFile.com together with your Federal Income Tax Return. See information on how to only file a Louisiana State Income Return.

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.

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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 Income Taxes

Louisiana Tax Deadlines, Extension, Penalties

View instructions and resources on how to prepare and e-file Louisiana Tax Returns, file an extension, or file an amendment.

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File a current year Louisiana Tax Amendment

Review a complete overview on how to prepare and amend a Louisiana income tax return.

Louisiana Income Tax Forms

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Download previous tax year or Louisiana income back tax forms you can complete but no longer e-file.

Louisiana Tax Brackets, Rates Explained

View current and past tax year LA tax brackets, rates, and income ranges.

IRS Tax Brackets, Rates by Tax Year

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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 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 current tax year.

Tax Rate

Filing Status

Income Range

Taxes Due

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 plus 3.50% within bracket

MFJ

$25,000 - $100,000

$462.50 plus 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.

Tax Rate

Filing Status

Income Range

Taxes Due

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 plus 3.50% within bracket

MFJ

$25,000 - $100,000

$462.50 plus 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.

Tax Rate

Filing Status

Income Range

Taxes Due

Single/MFS/HOH

$0 - $12,500

2% within Bracket

MFJ

$0 - $25,000

2% within Bracket

Single/MFS/HOH

$12,500 - $50,000

$250 plus 4% within bracket

MFJ

$25,000 - $100,000

$500 plus 4% within bracket

Single/MFS/HOH

$50,001 +

$1,750 + 6% over $50,001

MFJ

$100,001 +

$3,500 + 6% over $100,001

Income tax brackets for other states: compare state tax brackets, rates.
For your personal IRS effective tax rate, use the RATEucator Tool.

Louisiana Standard and Itemized Deductions

Louisiana has a combined personal and standard deduction of $4,500 for all filing status. You can also itemize your Louisiana deductions.

When you prepare and eFile your tax return, the eFile Tax App will apply the correct standard deductions for you or you can apply the itemized deduction method.

Other standard deductions by state: compare state standard deduction amounts.
IRS standard deduction: view federal standard deductions.

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