Louisiana sales tax rules
Quick answer
Louisiana charges a 5% statewide sales tax, plus local county, city and district add-ons. What gets taxed matters as much as the rate: below is how Louisiana treats each category that commonly changes a receipt total.
Direct answers
Each answer has its own page with the full rule and exceptions.
Is there sales tax on groceries in Louisiana?
No. Groceries bought for home preparation are exempt from Louisiana state sales tax. Prepared and restaurant food is still taxable.
Is clothing taxed in Louisiana?
Yes. Clothing is fully taxable in Louisiana at the combined state and local rate.
Is shipping taxable in Louisiana?
It depends on how you invoice it. In Louisiana, separately stated delivery is generally exempt, while bundled shipping-and-handling is taxable.
Do I have to charge sales tax for online sales in Louisiana?
Only after you cross economic nexus. Once you exceed $100,000 in sales into Louisiana over 12 months, you must register with the Louisiana Department of Revenue and charge the buyer's destination rate.
Does Louisiana have a tax-free weekend?
Yes. Louisiana runs a sales tax holiday: Second Amendment weekend in September. Qualifying purchases skip the full combined rate, which runs 9.45%–10% in covered Louisiana metros.
Louisiana rates by city
Combined state, county, city and district rates.