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re: For the 3rd year in a row, Louisiana leads the country in….sales tax
Posted on 1/27/26 at 3:50 am to LSUFanHouston
Posted on 1/27/26 at 3:50 am to LSUFanHouston
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Sales tax is the worst kind of taxation. We need to trade sakes tax for the more stable property tax, but yall have a fascination with a high exemption and absurdly uneven assessments.
You are mistaken and ignorant. Sales taxes are the only form of taxes that are not progressive and are the same for everyone. If you consume, you pay tax. If you do not consume you do not pay tax.
Every other form of tax is progressive and disproportionately affects certain people more than others. The more successful one is, the more they are penalized with taxes. This tends to retard the incentive for hard work and creativity.
If it wasn’t for sales taxes, half of the population wouldn’t pay any taxes at all. This includes all of the people who live off of the bloated US welfare system.
I would be in favor of a straight across the board sales tax at a higher rate and get rid of all other forms of taxation. Rich people who spend and consume a lot would pay higher taxes. Rich people who are frugal and do not consume would not pay as much. Less well off people who do not have much to spend would not pay much in tax.
Not to mention that this would greatly simplify the tax code and eliminate all the loop holes where the super rich pay very little in taxes due to gaming the system.
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Posted on 1/27/26 at 4:18 am to JohnnyKilroy
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’d also much rather pay property taxes than income taxes. frick income taxes.
You never truly own your land.
Posted on 1/27/26 at 5:36 am to SPEEDY
Louisiana is a shite hole
Posted on 1/27/26 at 6:05 am to Powerman
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The only thing that matters is total combined tax burden
Louisiana is 21 which is somewhere close to the median
Don’t try to bring reason to this conversation. Just grab your pitchfork and rabble rabble with everyone else!
But seriously, we pay a small bit of property taxes, a little income tax and a good bit of sales tax. Combined, we are somewhere in the middle. And sales tax has tons of exemptions on things. Look at how cheap our gas is compared to every other state.
And for people bitching about where the money goes, we have a declining population. We have lost our tax base over the years, so there’s less money coming in. We have an auditor that audits every program if you want to go through and point out whatever corruption or waste you think there is. I’m not saying there’s none, but there’s very little and it’s not the reason we are a poor state.
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Top 10 highest income tax rates by state for 2025:
California: 13.3% for individuals earning more than $1 million. A 1% surcharge for mental health services applies to this income bracket.
Hawaii: 11% for singles earning over $200,000 and couples earning over $400,000.
New York: 10.9% applies to individuals and couples earning more than $25 million.
New Jersey: 10.75% on income over $1 million.
District of Columbia: 10.75% on income over $1 million.
Oregon: 9.9% for single filers earning over $125,000 or joint filers over $250,000.
Minnesota: 9.85% for individuals earning more than $193,240 and couples more than $321,450.
Massachusetts: 9% on income over $1 million.
Vermont: 8.75% for individual incomes over $229,550 and joint incomes over $279,450.
Wisconsin: 7.65% on individual incomes exceeding $315,310 and joint filers above $420,420.
States with no personal income tax:
Some states have decided to do away with personal income tax altogether, giving residents the advantage of keeping more of their earned income. These include:
Alaska
Florida
Nevada
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Wyoming
New Hampshire
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States with the highest property tax rates:
These states are known for having high property tax rates, which can significantly add to homeownership costs:
New Jersey: With rates that can surpass 2.47%, it's the nation's leader in property taxes.
Illinois: The average property tax rate here is around 2.23%.
Connecticut: Property tax rates here are commonly above 2.15%.
New Hampshire: Homeowners face an average rate of 2.09%, despite not having a general state income tax.
Vermont: With an average rate of 1.90%, Vermont's scenic beauty comes with significant property taxes.
Wisconsin: Averages at 1.85% for property taxes.
Texas: Despite having no state income tax, Texas has property tax rates around 1.68%.
Nebraska: Known for rates hovering around 1.63%.
Wisconsin: Averages at 1.85% for property taxes.
Michigan: Property tax rates in Michigan typically stand at 1.62%.
Iowa: Completes the top ten with an average property tax rate of 1.57%.
States with the lowest property tax rates:
On the other end of the spectrum, these states offer more affordable property tax rates:
Hawaii: Offers the most affordable rates in the country, typically below 0.26%.
Alabama: Another state with favorably low rates, around 0.36%.
Nevada: The Silver State has property taxes averaging 0.44%.
Arizona: Property tax rates around 0.45%
Colorado: Homeowners here enjoy rates around 0.45%.
South Carolina: Comes in with an average rate of 0.46%.
Utah: Features relatively low property tax rates at around 0.47%.
Idaho: Offers rates as low as 0.47% for its homeowners.
Louisiana: Rates in Louisiana generally fall below 0.51%.
Arkansas: Property tax rates around 0.53%.
Wyoming: Another state with no income tax, and property tax rates at a competitive 0.55%.
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States with the highest combined sales taxes:
These ten states have the heftiest average sales tax rates:
Louisiana: 10.11%
Tennessee: 9.61%
Arkansas: 9.48%
Washington: 9.47%
Alabama: 9.44%
Oklahoma: 8.99%
Illinois: 8.85%
California: 8.85%
Kansas: 8.66%
New York: 8.53%
States with the lowest combined sales taxes:
Looking for the least amount of sales tax on your purchases? These states offer the lowest combined rates:
Delaware: 0%
Montana: 0%
New Hampshire: 0%
Oregon: 0%
Alaska: While there's technically no state-level sales tax, some localities may impose their own taxes, averaging a low combined rate of 1.82%.
Hawaii: 4.50%
Wyoming: 5.44%
Maine: 5.50%
Wisconsin: 5.70%
Virginia: 5.77%
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States with the heaviest tax burden:
In these states, a mix of higher rates across various taxes means residents tend to see more of their income going to taxes:
Hawaii: 13.9%
New York: 13.6%
Vermont: 11.5%
California: 11%
Maine: 10.6%
New Jersey: 10.3%
Illinois: 10.2%
Rhode Island: 10.1%
Maryland: 10%
Connecticut: 9.9%
States with the lightest tax burden:
If you're looking for a lighter tax backpack, these states stand out for their low overall tax burden:
Alaska: 4.9%
Wyoming: 5.8%
New Hampshire: 5.9%
Tennessee: 6.4%
Florida: 6.5%
Delaware: 6.5%
South Dakota: 6.5%
North Dakota: 6.6%
Oklahoma: 7%
Idaho: 7.5%
Posted on 1/27/26 at 6:11 am to LSUFanHouston
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We need to trade sakes tax for the more stable property tax, but yall have a fascination with a high exemption and absurdly uneven assessments.
I’d much rather a higher sales tax than a higher property tax
The problem is all of our tax dollars in LA are wasted so it doesn’t matter where they come from.
Posted on 1/27/26 at 6:29 am to SPEEDY
First thing Jeff Landry did when he got into office was raise our sales tax by 0.55%. He is no Republican. Louisiana will continue to decline and suffer with him as Governor.
Posted on 1/27/26 at 6:58 am to SPEEDY
Laughs nervously and looks around… (resident of Virginia where a liberal just elected and on day one increased tax rate to beat LA)
Posted on 1/27/26 at 7:02 am to Purple Spoon
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Small price to pay for top notch roads bridges, schools, infrastructure, cleanliness, and a well organized and mission focused Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to protect this state unique natural resources.
Nearly 40% of everything I earn goes to some form of a tax because I live in this third world state.
Yet the same people who hate me because I don't think a man can give birth think I should pay MORE.
I can't wait to move out of this state. I can't wait to see my kids leave this state and succeed.
Oh, and Frick Jeff Landry and every other idiot governor before him...
Posted on 1/27/26 at 7:03 am to SPEEDY
It’s like this everywhere…..
Always amazes me educated people continue to live in that shithole.
Always amazes me educated people continue to live in that shithole.
This post was edited on 1/27/26 at 7:30 am
Posted on 1/27/26 at 7:04 am to Eighteen
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at least you get great schools, parks, and public infrastructure for being taxed so high
What you did there...I see it, sir.
Posted on 1/27/26 at 7:05 am to LordSaintly
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Alaska with the 0% income tax and 1.8% sales tax
I’m jealous
It's Alaska. **shudder**
Posted on 1/27/26 at 7:06 am to SPEEDY
Back in October I went to the Parish to pay sales tax on a Kayak I purchased and needed to get registered with the State because I am going to have a trolling motor on it. I had a cashier's check for the sales tax based on the purchase amount and I was told I needed to pay sales tax on the shipping as well.
I submitted for my registration back in October and I still have not received it by the way. When I call them they tell me they are still working on applications from Oct. How is that even possible? You would think registering a $2000 kayak with an old trolling motor would be something that would happen in a day, not 5 months.
I submitted for my registration back in October and I still have not received it by the way. When I call them they tell me they are still working on applications from Oct. How is that even possible? You would think registering a $2000 kayak with an old trolling motor would be something that would happen in a day, not 5 months.
Posted on 1/27/26 at 7:07 am to SPEEDY
Yeah, but look at everything we’re getting for our money!!
Posted on 1/27/26 at 7:21 am to SPEEDY
Time to limit all tax elections to once per year - during the regular November election period.
Halt the constant quiet elections which they use to rob us through ridiculous taxes.
At what point will people finally stop this theft?
Halt the constant quiet elections which they use to rob us through ridiculous taxes.
At what point will people finally stop this theft?
Posted on 1/27/26 at 7:46 am to ifyoubuildit
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Sales taxes are the only form of taxes that are not progressive and are the same for everyone.
They are not progressive, they are regressive, meaning the poorer you are the higher percentage of your income you pay in sales taxes.
The states get the vast bulk of their revenue from sales, property, or income taxes. If one is lowered, another usually goes up.
The wealthy in Louisiana and similar states have always pushed sales taxes as the most fair "because everyone pays the same." True, but it hits the poor much harder.
AI says: Low-income families often spend up to three-quarters of their income on taxable goods, whereas the wealthiest families spend only a small fraction.
Posted on 1/27/26 at 7:56 am to SPEEDY
You could opt to have your property taxed raised... 
Or you can have the "do nothings" contribute in some kind of way....
Or you can have the "do nothings" contribute in some kind of way....
Posted on 1/27/26 at 7:59 am to SPEEDY
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Alaska with the 0% income tax and 1.8% sales tax
But it all balances out, you pay for it one way or another...
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The average price for a gallon of milk in Alaska typically ranges between $6 and $8
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As of mid-January 2026, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Alaska is approximately $3.48
And Alaska also has huge profit sharing benefits with the oil companies which Louisiana gets screwed because of stupid politicians over the years.
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Alaska shares its oil wealth directly with residents through the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), funded by a portion of state mineral revenue. The fund, exceeding \(\$64\) billion, provides annual, taxable dividends to eligible Alaskans, typically ranging from \(\$1,000\) to \(\$2,000+\) per person (e.g., \(\$1,312\) in 2023, \(\$1,000\) in 2025). The state also collects royalties and production taxes on oil, with a percentage dedicated to the fund to benefit current and future generations.
This post was edited on 1/27/26 at 8:03 am
Posted on 1/27/26 at 8:04 am to JohnnyKilroy
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Moving from Texas to Louisiana my tax burden went up. Significantly.
I take you were a renter?
Posted on 1/27/26 at 9:04 am to JohnnyKilroy
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Yes. You think the police and fire brigades are private entities?
Nobody thinks that, but the fire department doesn't have to work harder for an expensive house over a cheap one, and the police department is far less likely to spend time in expensive neighborhoods anyway. I'm pretty sure the police spend more time in Brookstown than CCL.
We pay property taxes based off of a made up number. An "assessment" is no better than a Zillow zestimate. It has no bearing on the actual value of a property or whether a person could even sell it for that much. Not to mention, that number will likely increase forever, well after a property is paid in full.
Posted on 1/27/26 at 9:13 am to WillieD
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And disproportionate corporate tax credits
Bc otherwise no sane big business would ever come here unless it must have the river
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