Louisiana Tax Tables for 2017
The 2017 Louisiana Tax Tables summarise the state-level rules applied to wages, deductions, credits and taxable income. These tables match the rules used by the Louisiana State Tax Calculator 2017.
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Louisiana Tax Tables for 2017
The tables below outline the income tax structure, deduction amounts, state-level credits and payroll-related rules used for Louisiana in 2017. Louisiana uses filing-status–specific progressive income tax tables. Income is divided into brackets and each portion is taxed at its marginal rate. The table below shows the full structure for this filing status. For a full explanation of marginal brackets, see our Tax Tables guide.
Single – Progressive Tax Brackets (2017)
Marginal income tax brackets for Single filers in Louisiana for 2017. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 12,500.00 | 2% |
| 2 | $ 12,500.00 to $ 50,000.00 | 4% |
| 3 | $ 50,000.00 and over | 6% |
Married filing jointly – Progressive Tax Brackets (2017)
Marginal income tax brackets for Married filing jointly filers in Louisiana for 2017. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 25,000.00 | 2% |
| 2 | $ 25,000.00 to $ 100,000.00 | 4% |
| 3 | $ 100,000.00 and over | 6% |
Married filing separately – Progressive Tax Brackets (2017)
Marginal income tax brackets for Married filing separately filers in Louisiana for 2017. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 12,500.00 | 2% |
| 2 | $ 12,500.00 to $ 50,000.00 | 4% |
| 3 | $ 50,000.00 and over | 6% |
Head of household – Progressive Tax Brackets (2017)
Marginal income tax brackets for Head of household filers in Louisiana for 2017. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 12,500.00 | 2% |
| 2 | $ 12,500.00 to $ 50,000.00 | 4% |
| 3 | $ 50,000.00 and over | 6% |
Widowed – Progressive Tax Brackets (2017)
Marginal income tax brackets for Widowed filers in Louisiana for 2017. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 12,500.00 | 2% |
| 2 | $ 12,500.00 to $ 50,000.00 | 4% |
| 3 | $ 50,000.00 and over | 6% |
Louisiana Standard Deduction(2017)
State-level standard deduction amounts for each filing status.
| Filing Status | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single | $0 |
| Married filing jointly | $0 |
| Married filing separately | $0 |
| Head of household | $0 |
| Widowed | $0 |
Louisiana Tax Tables for Related Years
These related years are often reviewed together for comparing bracket changes, deductions and Louisiana updates:
Frequently Asked Questions
Are retirement distributions taxed like wages in Louisiana?
Treatment differs by type and age; this page models W-2 wages only.
Household employment taxes
Compute on Schedule H; employer household taxes are not part of your wage withholding.
Quick FICA sanity check
Use the FICA Calculator for 2017 OASDI/Medicare validation.
Is there a refundable EITC at the state level?
Louisiana policy can reference federal EITC. Use the EITC view here and your state credit where applicable.
I moved into Louisiana mid-year—how do I model it?
Use part-year assumptions and split months/income to approximate Louisiana liability.
Important Notes
All calculations are estimates for guidance only. Always review your return and consider professional advice when submitting official filings.