ASU Makes Filing Sales Taxes for Louisiana Parishes Easy
All 64 Louisiana parishes. All California jurisdictions. One experienced team. Never miss a filing or a deadline again.
Sales Tax Compliance for All 64 Louisiana Parishes
Our highly qualified and professional sales tax accountants stay current and up to date on all pertinent sales tax regulations for the State of Louisiana, as well as, Acadia Parish, Allen Parish, Ascension Parish, Assumption Parish, Avoyelles Parish, Beauregard Parish, Bienville Parish, Bossier Parish, Caddo Parish, Calcasieu Parish, Caldwell Parish, Cameron Parish, Catahoula Parish, Claiborne Parish, Concordia Parish, De Soto Parish, East Baton Rouge Parish, East Carroll Parish, East Feliciana Parish, Evangeline Parish, Franklin Parish, Grant Parish, Iberia Parish, Iberville Parish, Jackson Parish, Jefferson Parish, Jefferson Davis Parish, Lafayette Parish, Lafourche Parish, LaSalle Parish, Lincoln Parish, Livingston Parish, Madison Parish, Morehouse Parish, Natchitoches Parish, Orleans Parish, Ouachita Parish, Plaquemines Parish, Pointe Coupee Parish, Rapides Parish, Red River Parish, Richland Parish, Sabine Parish, St. Bernard Parish, St. Charles Parish, St. Helena Parish, St. James Parish, St. John Parish, St. Landry Parish, St. Martin Parish, St. Mary Parish, St. Tammany Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, Tensas Parish, Terrebonne Parish, Union Parish, Vermilion Parish, Vernon Parish, Washington Parish, Webster Parish, West Baton Rouge Parish, West Carroll Parish, West Feliciana Parish and Winn Parish.
Are you behind in your Sales Tax filing? Do you owe back Sales Taxes? Unable to get or renew your liquor license because of Sales Tax issues?
ASU can help. Our experienced sales tax team will bring your filings current, work with you to address any outstanding liabilities, and put a system in place to ensure you are always compliant going forward.
Sales Tax Services
All 64 Louisiana Parishes Covered
ASU files sales tax returns for every Louisiana parish. If you do business anywhere in the state, we have you covered.
Behind on Sales Tax? We Can Help.
Delinquent sales tax filings create compounding penalties and interest that grow every month. The sooner you act, the less you pay.
Behind on Filings
ASU prepares and files all missing sales tax returns, bringing your account current with the state and all applicable parishes.
Owe Back Sales Taxes
ASU reviews your liability, corrects any errors, and — if needed — engages Louisiana Tax Relief to negotiate penalty abatement and payment plans.
Liquor License Issues
Outstanding sales tax liabilities can block liquor license renewal. ASU helps resolve your tax status so your license application can proceed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Louisiana's multi-parish sales tax system work?
Louisiana has one of the most complex sales tax systems in the country. Each business must collect and remit sales tax to the Louisiana Department of Revenue (state rate) AND to each individual parish where it has nexus. The combined rate varies by parish — ranging from roughly 8.45% to over 12% — because each parish sets its own local rate on top of the state rate. Businesses with customers in multiple parishes file separate returns for each applicable jurisdiction.
What is the Louisiana state sales tax rate?
As of 2026, the Louisiana state sales tax rate is 5% on most taxable sales of goods and services. However, this is only the state portion — every parish adds its own local sales tax on top of the state rate. The combined rate you collect from customers depends on where the sale occurs. New Orleans (Orleans Parish) has a combined rate of approximately 9.45%; rates in other parishes vary.
What happens if a bar or restaurant has outstanding sales tax liabilities?
Outstanding sales tax liabilities are a serious problem for liquor license holders. Louisiana law prohibits the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) from issuing or renewing a liquor license to any business with delinquent sales tax obligations. This means an unresolved sales tax debt can shut down your ability to legally sell alcohol. ASU resolves sales tax delinquencies and helps clients get back into good standing for license renewal.
What is sales tax nexus and does my business have it in Louisiana?
Sales tax nexus is the connection between your business and a tax jurisdiction that creates an obligation to collect and remit sales tax there. In Louisiana, nexus is created by: having a physical location, having employees or contractors working in the state, or — for online businesses — reaching the state's economic nexus threshold (currently $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions). If you have nexus in a parish, you must register and file there.
Is sales tax treatment different for restaurants vs. retail businesses in Louisiana?
Yes. In Louisiana, food for immediate consumption (restaurant meals, prepared food) is generally taxable at both the state and parish level. Groceries (food for home preparation) are exempt from Louisiana state sales tax but may still be subject to local parish taxes. Restaurants must carefully distinguish between taxable prepared food and tax-exempt grocery items. Alcoholic beverages sold by licensed retailers have additional compliance requirements.
Does ASU really file sales tax for all 64 Louisiana parishes?
Yes. ASU files sales tax returns for all 64 Louisiana parishes — from Acadia to Winn. Louisiana has one of the most decentralized sales tax systems in the country, with different filing requirements, rates, and forms for each jurisdiction. Our sales tax team stays current on all 64 parish rates and requirements and handles multi-parish filings as part of our standard bookkeeping service.
What are the penalties for late sales tax filing in Louisiana?
Louisiana sales tax penalties for late filing are 5% per month on the unpaid tax, up to a maximum of 25%. Interest accrues on unpaid amounts at the applicable rate plus 3% per year. If you are more than 60 days late, the minimum penalty is $100 or the amount of tax due, whichever is less. Penalties compound quickly — the sooner you file and pay, the less you owe. ASU helps clients bring delinquent accounts current and negotiate penalty abatement where possible.
How does California sales tax work for ASU's San Diego clients?
California businesses collect sales tax and remit it to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). California has a statewide base rate of 7.25%, but district taxes vary widely — San Diego County has a combined rate of approximately 7.75%, while some cities in California have rates over 10%. California also has complex economic nexus rules for out-of-state sellers. ASU's San Diego office handles CDTFA registration, rate monitoring, and monthly or quarterly filings for California clients.