At 8.87%, Louisiana has third-highest combined sales tax rate

Although Louisiana ranks 38th nationally with a 4 percent sales tax, the state has one of the highest average sales tax rates when [combined with Local and State] tax[es], according [to] the Tax Foundation.

At 8.87 percent, the foundation reported Monday, Louisiana has the third-highest combined local and state sales tax rates in 2013. That’s nearly 9 cents on every $1 in sales, according to the foundation’s report, “State and Local Sales Tax Rates in 2013.”

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Geez,  I’m not a word-smith but that first  paragraph?  Helloooo editor!  I never claimed to be a writer either – [butt] –  dang I think I could do just as well, or just as poorly.

Half empty or half full? You decide.

Buttdang-a-lang

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