Louisiana Contractor Sales Tax 2026

Louisiana sales tax rate for contractors

• Combined rate: 4.45% + local (~9.5% combined avg)
• Construction labor taxable: NO - real property labor is exempt
• Tax authority: Louisiana Department of Revenue

How Louisiana treats contractor labor

Real property labor exempt. Parish-level taxes complex.

Louisiana-specific rules

Louisiana uses Private Works Act - unique procedures. State-and-parish sales tax structure is among the most complex in US.

Louisiana mechanics lien rights

Beyond sales tax, Louisiana contractor billing must respect the mechanics lien deadline of 60 days from filing of notice of termination; 30 days for subs on residential. Preliminary notice: Notice of contract recorded by owner; affidavits required for subs.

Louisiana contractor licensing

Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) - required for licensed work. $200 + exam. Board: https://www.lslbc.louisiana.gov.

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