Understanding Lafayette Tax Jurisdictions
Purchases made in Lafayette are subject to multiple layers of taxation. The combined rate of 8.450% is the sum of the Louisiana state rate (4.450%), the Lafayette Parish rate, and any applicable municipal or special district taxes (such as transit or school funds).
Because sales tax in Louisiana is primarily destination-based, this rate applies to items delivered to or purchased within Lafayette city limits.
Rate Breakdown for Lafayette
- Louisiana State Sales Tax4.450%
- Local (County/Municipal/District) Tax4.000%
- Total Combined Sales Tax Rate8.450%
Example Sales Tax Calculation
Here is how a $100.00 purchase is calculated in Lafayette:
Pre-Tax Purchase Price:$100.00
Sales Tax ($100.00 × 0.08450):+$8.45
Total Price (with tax):$108.45
