Louisiana Tax Brackets 2026
Louisiana state income tax rates for tax year 2026 — a flat 3% on all taxable income.
Tax year
2026
Type
Flat
Rate range
Flat 3%
Brackets
1
Louisiana state tax at common incomes (2026)
| Taxable income | Single — tax | Single — effective | MFJ — tax | MFJ — effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,500 | 3.00% | $1,500 | 3.00% |
| $75,000 | $2,250 | 3.00% | $2,250 | 3.00% |
| $100,000 | $3,000 | 3.00% | $3,000 | 3.00% |
| $150,000 | $4,500 | 3.00% | $4,500 | 3.00% |
| $250,000 | $7,500 | 3.00% | $7,500 | 3.00% |
| $500,000 | $15,000 | 3.00% | $15,000 | 3.00% |
State income tax only. Excludes federal tax, FICA, and local/city taxes. Assumes taxable income (after deductions).
How Louisiana tax is calculated on $75,000 (2026, single filer)
$75,000 × 3% = $2,250.
Assumes $75,000 of state taxable income (after deductions and exemptions). State income tax only — federal tax, FICA, and any local/city tax are separate.
About Louisiana's 2026 rates
Louisiana applies a single flat 3.0% rate to all taxable income (Act 11, 2024 special session, effective 2025). The state does not tax Social Security benefits.
State tax sits on top of federal — see the current federal tax brackets and standard deductions to estimate your full 2026 liability.
Compare every state at the state tax brackets hub, or run a full estimate in the state income tax calculator.
View 2025 Louisiana tax brackets for comparison.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Louisiana tax brackets for 2026?
Louisiana has a flat state income tax of 3% for tax year 2026 — applied to all taxable income regardless of filing status.
What is the top Louisiana income tax rate in 2026?
3%.
How much Louisiana state tax on $100,000 in 2026?
A single filer with $100,000 of taxable income owes $3,000 in Louisiana state income tax for 2026 — an effective rate of 3.00%. Married filing jointly with the same income owes $3,000 (3.00% effective). Federal tax is separate.
Are Louisiana 2026 tax brackets the same as 2025?
Bracket thresholds may have changed for 2026 via inflation indexing or legislative action. The figures on this page are the Louisiana bracket thresholds in effect for tax year 2026.
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