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Top CPA Firms in Louisiana
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CPA Services in Louisiana
Louisiana has one of the most distinctive tax systems in the nation, combining a moderate income tax with a complex web of local sales taxes that can vary significantly by parish. The state’s economy is heavily influenced by energy (oil and gas), petrochemicals, ports and logistics, and healthcare, along with a significant tourism sector centered on New Orleans.
The state’s industrial tax exemption program and various energy-related tax credits make Louisiana particularly attractive for large manufacturers and energy companies. CPAs in Louisiana are expert in navigating the state’s unique tax code, the complex interplay of state and parish taxes, and the specialized needs of the energy and maritime industries.
Top 6 CPA Firms in Louisiana
Ranked by our editorial scoring system based on verified ratings and review volume
#1
Attracct Accounting Advisors
★★★★★ (118 reviews)
📍 11606 Southfork Ave STE 201, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
📞 (225) 460-4700
Accounting
#2
Parish CPAs + Business Advisors
★★★★★ (89 reviews)
📍 120 Oil Center Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503
📞 (337) 362-5005
Certified Public AccountantAccountantAccounting
#3
Apple Guerin Company of Baton Rouge
★★★★★ (70 reviews)
📍 6421 Perkins Rd Bldg A, Ste 1B, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
📞 (225) 767-1020
AccountantConsultantFinancial Consultant
#4
BlueSky Accounting
★★★★☆ (58 reviews)
📍 426 Kirby St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Tax Preparation
#5
White Olive CPA, LLC
★★★★★ (49 reviews)
📍 451 Gladstone Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71104
📞 (833) 820-2255
Certified Public AccountantAccountantAccountingBookkeeping
#6
MireGroup CPAs
★★★★★ (46 reviews)
📍 1003 Hugh Wallis Rd S Building C, Lafayette, LA 70508
📞 (337) 282-0160
Certified Public AccountantAccountantBookkeepingBusiness Management Consultant
🏆 How We Selected These Firms
Our editorial team evaluates CPA firms across Louisiana using a proprietary scoring model that considers:
✓ Google rating — only firms with 4.0 stars or higher are eligible
✓ Review volume — scored using a logarithmic formula to reward genuine review depth
✓ Verified address — firms must have a confirmed physical location
✓ No paid placements — rankings are editorial only, never paid
Last updated: 2025 | Data sourced from verified public business listings
Louisiana CPA & Tax FAQ
Q: What are Louisiana’s income tax rates?
Louisiana has a progressive individual income tax with three brackets: 1.85% on the first $12,500, 3.5% on income from $12,501 to $50,000, and 4.25% on income over $50,000. Louisiana allows taxpayers to deduct federal income taxes paid, which can significantly reduce state taxable income — a feature shared with only a few other states.
Q: How do Louisiana parish sales taxes work?
Louisiana has a complex sales tax system where each of the state’s 64 parishes can impose its own sales tax on top of the state rate (4.45%). Combined rates typically range from 8% to 12%, with some areas even higher. Each parish has its own rules about exemptions and filing requirements, making compliance particularly complex for businesses operating statewide.
Q: What tax incentives does Louisiana offer for energy companies?
Louisiana’s oil and gas industry benefits from various state incentives, including the manufacturing exemption from sales tax on industrial equipment, favorable treatment of certain energy production expenses, and various local property tax exemptions under the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP). The state has been reforming ITEP in recent years to better balance business incentives with local tax revenue needs.
Q: Does Louisiana have favorable tax treatment for film production?
Louisiana has a motion picture production tax credit that provides substantial benefits for film and television productions — a percentage of qualifying Louisiana expenditures that is transferable and sellable. While the credit has been modified over the years, Louisiana continues to be a major film production location, with the tax credit playing an important role.
Q: How are pass-through businesses taxed in Louisiana?
Pass-through income from S corporations, partnerships, and LLCs is generally reported on the individual income tax return at personal income tax rates. Louisiana conforms to many federal provisions but has unique rules around expense deductibility and certain income exclusions. Louisiana CPAs stay current on the ongoing legislative changes to the state’s frequently revised tax code.
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