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.

2023 is the current tax year.

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
Prepare, eFile a current year LA + IRS Tax Return: Detailed eFile.com Service Overview
Prepare only a LA State Return without an IRS return.
See step by step instructions on how to only prepare and download - not eFile - State Returns on eFile.com.
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
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
Calculate and estimate your IRS income tax brackets or rates with the eFile RATEucator.

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 2023 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
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 plus 4% within bracket
MFJ
$25,000 - $100,000
$500 plus 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 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.

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