Louisiana Auto Loan & Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate your Louisiana auto loan monthly payment and vehicle sales tax. Louisiana charges 4.45% on vehicle purchases.
Louisiana Sales Tax Rules
Louisiana's state rate is 4.45% but local parish taxes are very high — combined rates often reach 9–10.45%. Trade-in credit applies at the state level. Local rate treatment of trade-ins may vary.
Source: La. Rev. Stat. § 47:302
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vehicle sales tax rate in Louisiana?
Louisiana charges a 4.45% state sales tax on vehicle purchases under La. Rev. Stat. § 47:302. However, parish (county) and city taxes are very high in Louisiana — combined rates frequently reach 9–10.45% depending on location.
Does Louisiana reduce sales tax for trade-ins?
Yes, at the state level. Louisiana allows a trade-in credit against the 4.45% state portion of the sales tax. Individual parishes may have different rules for local tax portions.
Why is Louisiana's combined vehicle sales tax so high?
While Louisiana's state rate is only 4.45%, Louisiana parishes (counties) and municipalities add substantial local taxes on top. Some areas reach 10.45% combined — among the highest effective rates in the country, despite the relatively low state base rate.
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