Does Louisiana tax Social Security? Here’s what you need to know before filing
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — If you are eligible to get Social Security benefits, does the state of Louisiana tax it?
Taxpayers are eligible for Social Security if they are 62 years or older or have a disability.
Louisiana does not tax Social Security benefits.
Other retirement benefits also can be excluded from state income tax. Annual retirement income exclusion allows taxpayers 65 years or older to exclude up to $6,000 from their taxable income.
Federal retirement benefits can be excluded in Louisiana, according to the Louisiana Department of Revenue.
When can I file taxes in Louisiana?
Click here to see what other benefits can be excluded from state income taxes.
In a report about how well U.S. states structure their tax systems, Louisiana ranked No. 40 overall. For individual income tax, the state ranked No. 29.
State income tax return filing begins on Jan. 29 in Louisiana. Filing can be done electronically or using paper returns. The deadline for filing is May 15, 2024.
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