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# Louisiana State Sales Tax Rate Update

## What’s Changing?

Starting **January 1, 2025**, Louisiana implemented several significant changes to its sales tax structure:

* **State Sales Tax Rate Increase**: The state sales tax rate will increase from **4.45% to 5%**.
* **Expanded Tax Coverage**: Sales tax will now apply to certain digital products and services, including:
  * Digital audiovisual works
  * Digital audio works
  * Digital books
  * Digital codes
  * Digital applications and games
  * Digital periodicals and discussion forums
* **Sales Tax Exemptions Expanded**: The existing state exemption for **feminine hygiene products and diapers** will now extend to local jurisdictions.

## The Details on the Rate Change

* The new 5% state sales tax rate will remain in place for five years and will reduce to **4.75% in 2030**.
* Louisiana previously experienced a similar sales tax rate of 5% from **May 1, 2016**, until it dropped to 4.45% on **July 1, 2018**.
* Originally, the sales tax rate was set to decrease further starting July 1, 2025, but recent legislative action reversed this plan.

## Why Is This Happening?

The changes are part of a larger **tax reform package** passed during a special legislative session in late 2024. This package includes other measures such as lowering income taxes, increasing the standard deduction, and eliminating the corporate franchise tax.

## What Should Businesses Do?

If your business collects and remits Louisiana sales tax, here’s what you need to do:

* Prepare to update your tax systems to reflect the **5% rate** and **newly taxable digital products** starting **January 1, 2025**.
* Ensure you apply the expanded **local exemption** for feminine hygiene products and diapers.
* Communicate these changes to your staff and ensure they are equipped to handle inquiries from customers.

At **TaxCloud**, we handle sales tax compliance so you don’t have to worry about staying up to date with changes. If you’re already a TaxCloud user, there’s nothing you need to do — our internal API will automatically update to accommodate the new rate and tax coverage.

For more information, feel free to contact our support team at [service@taxcloud.com](/articles/servicetaxcloudcom-R9A6iFduWg).