Electronic Filing Requirement – Taxpayers filing in East Baton Rouge Parish are being asked to file their sales and use tax returns online via Parishe-file.revenue.louisiana.gov beginning in April 2020 in accordance with Act 536 of the 2014 Legislative Session.
Please refer to the Hot Topics section of our website at www.brla.gov/193/Finance-Department for additional information.
Contact Information
Physical Address:
222 St. Louis Street, Room 404
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2590
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2590
Phone: (225) 389-3084
Fax: (225) 389-5369
Email: General Inquires
Email: Tiffani Delapasse, Revenue Manager
Website: Baton Rouge Department of Finance
Parish Rates
Effective 1/1/2025: **The rate table below includes the Louisiana State Rate increase effective January 1, 2025.**
| Jurisdiction Name | Col | Parish Tax | City Tax | Street/ Sewer Tax* | School Board Tax | School Board EFID Tax* | EDD Tax | Comb. Local Rate | State Rate | Total Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge EBR School District | A | – | 2.00% | 1.50% | 1.00% | 1.00% | – | 5.50% | 5.00% | 10.50% |
| Parish of EBR in EBR School District | B | 2.00% | – | 1.50% | 1.00% | 1.00% | – | 5.50% | 5.00% | 10.50% |
| Parish of EBR in Zachary School District | C | 2.00% | – | 1.50% | 1.00% | 1.00% | – | 5.50% | 5.00% | 10.50% |
| Baker & Baker School District | D | – | 2.50% | 1.50% | 2.00% | – | – | 6.00% | 5.00% | 11.00% |
| Baker & EBRP School District | E | – | 2.50% | 1.50% | 1.00% | 1.00% | – | 6.00% | 5.00% | 11.00% |
| Zachary & Zachary School District | F | – | 2.00% | 1.50% | 1.00% | 1.00% | – | 5.50% | 5.00% | 10.50% |
| Central & Central School District | G | – | 2.00% | 1.50% | 2.50% | – | – | 6.00% | 5.00% | 11.00% |
| Parish of EBR in Central School District | H | 2.00% | – | 1.50% | 2.50% | – | – | 6.00% | 5.00% | 11.00% |
| Americana EDD | K | – | 2.00% | 1.50% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 6.50% | 5.00% | 11.50% |
| Harveston EDD | L | 2.00% | – | 1.50% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 2.00% | 7.50% | 5.00% | 12.50% |
| Third-Florida EDD | M | – | 2.00% | 1.50% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 2.00% | 7.50% | 5.00% | 12.50% |
Effective 1/1/2021:
| Jurisdiction Name | Col | Parish Tax | City Tax | Street/ Sewer Tax* | School Board Tax | School Board EFID Tax* | EDD Tax | Comb. Local Rate | State Rate | Total Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge EBR School District | A | – | 2.00% | 1.50% | 1.00% | 1.00% | – | 5.50% | 4.45% | 9.95% |
| Parish of EBR in EBR School District | B | 2.00% | – | 1.50% | 1.00% | 1.00% | – | 5.50% | 4.45% | 9.95% |
| Parish of EBR in Zachary School District | C | 2.00% | – | 1.50% | 1.00% | 1.00% | – | 5.50% | 4.45% | 9.95% |
| Baker & Baker School District | D | – | 2.50% | 1.50% | 2.00% | – | – | 6.00% | 4.45% | 10.45% |
| Baker & EBRP School District | E | – | 2.50% | 1.50% | 1.00% | 1.00% | – | 6.00% | 4.45% | 10.45% |
| Zachary & Zachary School District | F | – | 2.00% | 1.50% | 1.00% | 1.00% | – | 5.50% | 4.45% | 9.95% |
| Central & Central School District | G | – | 2.00% | 1.50% | 2.50% | – | – | 6.00% | 4.45% | 10.45% |
| Parish of EBR in Central School District | H | 2.00% | – | 1.50% | 2.50% | – | – | 6.00% | 4.45% | 10.45% |
| Americana EDD | K | – | 2.00% | 1.50% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 6.50% | 4.45% | 10.95% |
| Harveston EDD | L | 2.00% | – | 1.50% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 2.00% | 7.50% | 4.45% | 11.95% |
| Third-Florida EDD | M | – | 2.00% | 1.50% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 2.00% | 7.50% | 4.45% | 11.95% |
Effective 4/1/2020:
| Jurisdiction Name | Col | Parish Tax | City Tax | Street/ Sewer Tax* | School Board Tax | School Board EFID Tax* | EDD Tax | Comb. Local Rate | State Rate | Total Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge EBR School District | A | – | 2.00% | 1.50% | 1.00% | 1.00% | – | 5.50% | 4.45% | 9.95% |
| Parish of EBR in EBR School District | B | 2.00% | – | 1.50% | 1.00% | 1.00% | – | 5.50% | 4.45% | 9.95% |
| Parish of EBR in Zachary School District | C | 2.00% | – | 1.50% | 1.00% | 1.00% | – | 5.50% | 4.45% | 9.95% |
| Baker & Baker School District | D | – | 2.50% | 1.50% | 2.00% | – | – | 6.00% | 4.45% | 10.45% |
| Baker & EBRP School District | E | – | 2.50% | 1.50% | 1.00% | 1.00% | – | 6.00% | 4.45% | 10.45% |
| Zachary & Zachary School District | F | – | 2.00% | 1.50% | 1.00% | 1.00% | – | 5.50% | 4.45% | 9.95% |
| Central & Central School District | G | – | 2.00% | 1.50% | 2.50% | – | – | 6.00% | 4.45% | 10.45% |
| Parish of EBR in Central School District | H | 2.00% | – | 1.50% | 2.50% | – | – | 6.00% | 4.45% | 10.45% |
| Americana EDD | K | – | 2.00% | 1.50% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 6.50% | 4.45% | 10.95% |
Effective 4/1/2019:
| Jurisdiction Name | Col | School Board | Police Jury | City Tax | Street/ Sewer Tax | School Board EFID Tax* | Comb. Local Rate | State Rate | Total Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | A | 1.00% | – | 2.00% | 1.50% | 1.00% | 5.50% | 4.45% | 9.95% |
| Parish of EBR in EBR School District | B | 1.00% | 2.00% | – | 1.50% | 1.00% | 5.50% | 4.45% | 9.95% |
| Parish of EBR in Zachary School District | C | 1.00% | 2.00% | – | 1.50% | 1.00% | 5.50% | 4.45% | 9.95% |
| Baker & Baker School District | D | 2.00% | – | 2.50% | 1.50% | – | 6.00% | 4.45% | 10.45% |
| Baker & EBRP School District | E | 1.00% | – | 2.50% | 1.50% | 1.00% | 6.00% | 4.45% | 10.45% |
| Zachary & Zachary School District | F | 1.00% | – | 2.00% | 1.50% | 1.00% | 5.50% | 4.45% | 9.95% |
| Central & Central School District | G | 2.50% | – | 2.00% | 1.50% | – | 6.00% | 4.45% | 10.45% |
| Parish of EBR in Central School District | H | 2.50% | 2.00% | – | 1.50% | – | 6.00% | 4.45% | 10.45% |
Office Hours & Holidays
Normal Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Holidays (subject to change each year): New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday (Easter), Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day
Notices
Attention Taxpayers who have Custom Software Sales: Effective 1/20/2013, custom software sales are exempt from the 2% City and Parish general sales and use tax.
Please see Custom Software Sales and Use Tax Report on the EBR Website.
Forms
| Sales & Use Tax Report (Effective 1/1/2023) |  |
| Sales & Use Tax Report (Effective 1/1/2021) | |
| Sales & Use Tax Report (Effective 4/1/2020) | |
| Sales & Use Tax Report (Effective 4/1/2019) | |
| Other Forms – Click Here |
Parish Sales & Use Tax Ordinances
Please click the link below for a copy of the sales & use tax ordinances.
EBR/City of Baton Rouge Ordinances
Parish Optional Exemptions
Refer to Schedule A of the Sales and Use Tax Report for all optional exemptions in EBR Parish.
Audit Information
Please contact the parish for information regarding auditors.
