Compare state tax rates and rules — on income, ordinary purchases, gas, sin products, property, and more — across the U.S. Go to the Kiplinger Tax Map Louisiana Add to State Compare List | View List View State Compare List (0) selected | Compare up to 5 The Bottom Line Tax-Friendly The Pelican State is homeowner-friendly, with property taxes among the lowest in the country. The average tax bill is under $1,000, in fact. But, sales taxes are among the highest in the country. Louisiana is one of a handful of states that allow residents to deduct their federal income taxes. Sales Tax 4.45% state levy. Localities can add as much as 7%, and the average combined rate is 9.45%, according to the Tax Foundation. Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from the state sales tax, but localities may tax these. Income Tax Range Low: 2% (on $12,500 or less of taxable income for individuals, $25,000 for joint filers)High: 6% (on more than $50,000 of taxable income; $100,000 for joint filers). Effective tax rate: 2.87% for single filers, 4.09% for joint filers.Residents can deduct all of their federal income tax from state taxable income. Motor Fuel Taxes Gasoline: $0.2001 per gallon. Diesel: $0.2001 per gallon. Property Taxes In Louisiana, residents pay an average of $555 in taxes per $100,000 of assessed home value. Vehicle Taxes Louisiana’s 4% sales tax is due on purchases. Local sales taxes ranging from 1% - 5.5% can also apply. Sin Taxes Cigarettes: $1.08 per packSmokeless tobacco: 20% of manufacturer’s priceSmoking tobacco: 33% of manufacturer’s priceSnuff: 20% of manufacturer's priceCigars: 8% to 20% of manufacturer’s price Vapor products: $0.05 per milliliterBeer: $0.40 per gallonWine: $0.76 per gallonLiquor: $3.03 per gallon Taxes On Wireless Service 10.50% Inheritance and Estate Taxes None. About our methodology