Mississippi Tax Calculators.
Tax year 2026 income tax rates, brackets, and sales tax for Mississippi. Returns for tax year 2026 are generally filed in 2027; source links and last-verified dates are shown below.Tax year 2026 means income earned during calendar year 2026; those returns are generally filed in 2027. State and local sales tax rates can change during the year, so confirm current rules before filing or remitting tax.
Income Tax
Mississippi levies a flat income tax of 4% on taxable income for 2026. The standard deduction is $2,300 for single filers and $4,600 for joint filers.
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| All taxable income | 4% |
Sales Tax
Groceries are taxed at the full 7% state rate. Prescription drugs are exempt.
Mississippi's effective income tax rate is moderate, but its 7% sales tax on groceries and most goods places a heavier burden on lower-income households.
What is Mississippi's income tax rate?
Mississippi levies a flat income tax of 4% on taxable income for 2026.
Does Mississippi tax groceries?
Yes, Mississippi taxes groceries at the full 7% state sales tax rate, making it one of the few states that fully taxes food purchases.
Is Mississippi eliminating its income tax?
Mississippi is gradually reducing its income tax rate. The current 4.0% flat rate is part of a phase-down plan, with the goal of eventually eliminating the state income tax entirely.