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Virginiaworking inLouisiana
Standard — file nonresident return if onsite
Louisiana
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)
If you physically work in Louisiana, file a nonresident Louisiana return (tax rate: Flat 3.0%). Then file your Virginia return and claim the Schedule OSC credit so you don't get taxed twice on the same income.
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.
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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: Schedule OSC
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.