Lake Charles, Louisiana Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
9.45% total combined rate — includes state and local taxes.
Lake Charles’ total sales tax rate is approximately 9.45%, matching other major Louisiana cities.
Lake Charles Sales Tax Calculator
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The current combined rate for Lake Charles is 9.45%.
Lake Charles Sales Tax Breakdown
- State Rate: 4.45%
- City Rate: 5.00%
- County Rate: 0.00%
- Special Rate: 0.00%
- Total: 9.45%
About Lake Charles
Lake Charles applies local sales taxes to fund hurricane recovery and community projects.