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Your Home State
Louisiana
Welcome home!
You live here. Louisiana taxes all your income regardless of where you earn it. Use R-10610 to claim credit for taxes paid to other states so you don't get double-taxed.
Work State Tax Rate
Flat 3.0%
Withholding Starts
After 30 days (effective January 1, 2026)
Law Last Updated
Jan 1, 2026
Employee Obligations (Which Returns YOU Must File)
This is your home state. File Louisiana Form IT-540 reporting all income. Claim R-10610 for taxes paid to other states.
Employer Obligations (What Your Employer Must Withhold & Remit)
Register for withholding and unemployment. Unemployment applies to the first $7,700 of wages.
City & Local Income Taxes (Extra Filings Beyond the State Return)
None for nonresidents.
Related guides
More from Louisiana · Cross-State Work
- Louisiana → Missouri
- Louisiana → Mississippi
- Louisiana → Montana
- Louisiana → North Carolina
- Louisiana → North Dakota
Moving to Louisiana from elsewhere · Cross-State Work
Employee/Individual Tax Source: https://revenue.louisiana.gov/
Employer/Withholding Source: https://revenue.louisiana.gov/businesses/tax-types/withholding/
Row last reviewed: May 8, 2026Home state credit form: R-10610
This is general information, not tax or legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always consult a licensed CPA or tax attorney for your specific situation. All information researched as of March 21, 2026.