Louisiana Payroll & Paycheck Tax Calculator
Running payroll in the Pelican State shouldn't feel like wading through a bayou. From New Orleans to Shreveport, our Louisiana Payroll Tax Calculator makes calculating employee withholdings as smooth as jazz on Bourbon Street. Navigate state income tax, parish taxes, and federal requirements with confidence—all in one easy-to-use tool.
Louisiana Payroll Tax Steps
Louisiana’s progressive tax system combined with various parish and municipal taxes can make payroll feel as complex as a good gumbo recipe. Our calculator helps you navigate Louisiana’s unique payroll landscape without getting lost in the mix, ensuring accurate calculations whether you’re in the French Quarter or up in Cajun Country. Get precise withholdings faster than you can say “laissez les bons temps rouler.”
Here are some key steps you’ll have to take to make smarter payroll decisions.
Step #1: Register with Louisiana Department of Revenue and LWC
To hire employees in Louisiana, you'll need to register with the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) for withholding taxes and the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) for unemployment insurance. Louisiana's online filing system, Louisiana File Online (LFO), makes registration as easy as catching beads at Mardi Gras. Some parishes require separate registration for local taxes.
New employers pay unemployment tax rates that vary by industry, typically starting at 2.67% on the first $8,500 of each employee's wages.
Step #2: Handle Louisiana's Multi-Layer Tax Forms
Step #3: Understand Louisiana's Minimum Wage and Overtime Laws
Step #4: Follow Louisiana's Pay Period Requirements
Step #5: Use our Simple Louisiana Payroll Calculator
Step #6: Submit Taxes and File Louisiana Payroll Reports
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