Sales Tax
Goods subject to sales tax in Louisiana include:
- Furniture
- Appliances
- Vehicles
Exemptions from sales tax:
- Groceries
- Medicine
- Gasoline
Some services are taxable in Louisiana, specifically:
- Labor to repair movable property is taxable.
- Labor to construct or repair immovable property is not taxable.
Income Tax
Louisiana has income tax brackets as follows:
- 2%
- 4%
- 6%
Non-taxed income:
- Social Security income is not taxed.
- Retirement account withdrawals are partially taxed.
Retirees in Louisiana will find the state to be relatively tax-friendly.