Mississippi Income Tax Calculator
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Updated for 2023 tax year on Jan 01, 2023
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Mississippi income tax calculation
The Magnolia State is known as the catfish capital of the United States. Unsuprisingly, agriculture and forestry are the two biggest industries in the state. Mississippi’s median household income is $46,637 (2021).
Brief summary of Mississippi state income tax:
- state income tax rate ranges from 0% to 5%
- no state-level payroll tax
- has state-level standard deduction and exemptions
From Wikipedia
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 payroll tax
There is no state-level payroll tax.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 – $1,000 | 0% |
| $1,000 – $5,000 | 3% | ||
| $5,000 – $10,000 | 4% | ||
| $10,000+ | 5% |
State standard deduction
| Tax year | Filing status | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$6,000 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $12,000 | |
| Dependent(s) | $1,500 |
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 $8,371.50 and $35,628.50 after-tax income.