State Tax Guide · Louisiana · 2026
Louisiana Income Tax: Complete Employee Guide (2026)
Understand the modeled Louisiana withholding method, source-backed rates, deductions, and take-home pay examples for employees.
Does Louisiana have income tax?
Louisiana levies a flat state income-tax withholding rate on modeled taxable wages.
Louisiana tax rates
3.09% flat withholding rate for the modeled default path.
Official source: https://dam.ldr.la.gov/taxforms/1306-1-26.pdf
Take-home pay examples
These examples use the calculator engine for a single filer paid biweekly with a standard W-4 and no pre-tax deductions.
| Annual salary | Louisiana withholding | Net annual | Net biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,236 | $33,084 | $1,272.46 |
| $60,000 | $1,854 | $48,536 | $1,866.77 |
| $80,000 | $2,472 | $62,638 | $2,409.15 |
| $100,000 | $3,090 | $76,090 | $2,926.54 |
| $150,000 | $4,635 | $109,156 | $4,198.31 |
How to reduce Louisiana tax withholding
Traditional 401(k) contributions and HSA contributions are available as modeled pre-tax inputs in the calculator. State-specific HSA conformity is not encoded as a dedicated data field, so check current Louisiana guidance or consult a qualified tax professional before relying on HSA treatment.
The encoded default withholding method does not include a separate single-filer standard-deduction field.
Key differences from federal withholding
Federal income-tax withholding is calculated separately using IRS Publication 15-T. Louisiana withholding follows the encoded state method described above, with its own rates, deductions, and documented limitations. Local wage taxes, where supported, are separate from the state amount.
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Calculate your Louisiana take-home →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Louisiana have an income tax?
Louisiana levies a flat state income-tax withholding rate on modeled taxable wages.
What is the Louisiana income tax rate for 2026?
Louisiana uses a sourced flat withholding rate of 3.09% for the modeled default path.
How much Louisiana tax on $75,000?
For the modeled default single-filer path, estimated Louisiana withholding on a $75,000 salary is $2,318 per year, or $89.13 per biweekly paycheck.
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