Mississippi Income Tax Calculator
Estimate your Mississippi income tax burden
Updated for 2024 tax year on Apr 17, 2024
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Mississippi state taxes
Quick Mississippi tax facts
- State income tax: 0% to 5%
- State sales tax: 7%
- Property tax: 0.8%
- Gas tax: 18.4 cents per gallon
- Tobacco tax: $0.68 per pack of 20
- Insurance premium tax: 3%
From Wikipedia
Mississippi income taxes
In Mississippi, state income tax is imposed on a graduated scale. It starts at 0% and the maximum rate of 5%. The progression to the 5% rate happens through a series of brackets that offer a balanced system for taxpayers.
There are no local income taxes imposed in Mississippi, which simplifies tax computation for residents and employers in the state.
The state of Mississippi offers a standard deduction and exemptions.
Calculate your income tax in Mississippi
Calculating your Mississippi state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal income tax calculator:
- Determine your filing status
- Work out your adjusted gross income [Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income]
- Calculate your state taxable income [Adjusted gross income − (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income]
- Figure out your state/local tax liability [State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability]
State income tax brackets
Each filer type has different progressive tax rates. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 2022 |
Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $5,000 | 0% |
| $5,000 – $10,000 | 4% | ||
| $10,000+ | 5% | ||
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $4,000 | 0% |
| $4,000 – $5,000 | 3% | ||
| $5,000 – $10,000 | 4% | ||
| $10,000+ | 5% | ||
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $3,000 | 0% |
| $3,000 – $5,000 | 3% | ||
| $5,000 – $10,000 | 4% | ||
| $10,000+ | 5% |
State standard deduction
| Tax year | Filing status | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 2022 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Separately |
$2,300 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $4,600 | |
| Head of Household | $3,400 |
State exemptions
There is state-level exemptions for all type of filers and dependents. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Personal exemption amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 2022 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$6,000 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $12,000 | |
| Dependent(s) | $1,500 |
Mississippi sales tax
The statewide sales tax rate in Mississippi is a relatively straightforward 7%.
Mississippi property tax
Property taxes in Mississippi are notably low, with the effective rate averaging approximately 0.8% of a property’s assessed value.
Mississippi capital gains tax
Capital gains in Mississippi are taxed as regular income, so they fall under the state’s graduated income tax structure.
Mississippi gas tax
Mississippi imposes a gas tax of 18.4 cents per gallon.
Mississippi tobacco tax
The tobacco tax in Mississippi is $0.68 per pack of 20 cigarettes.
Mississippi insurance tax
In Mississippi, a tax of 3% is imposed on insurance premiums written.
FAQs
How do I calculate my Mississippi income tax?<br>
Calculate your Mississippi state income tax with the following six steps.
- Determine your filing status
- Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income
- Adjusted gross income − (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income
- State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability
How much is $44000 a year after taxes in Mississippi?
A single Mississippian who earns a $44,000 annual salary, has a total income tax of $8,249 and $35,751 after-tax income.