Mississippi Sales & Use Tax

Mississippi levies a 7% state sales tax on the retail sale, lease or rental of most goods and some services. Local jurisdictions impose additional sales taxes up to 1%. The range of total sales tax rates in Mississippi is between 7% and 8%.

Use tax (same rate) is also collected on the consumption, use, or storage of goods in Mississippi if sales tax was not paid on the purchase of the goods. Returns are to be filed on or before the 20th day of the month following the month in which the purchases were made. 

Mississippi provides exemption opportunities for the following industries: 

• Manufacturing

Statute for Refunds: 36 Months

Utility Exemption: Yes, apportionment; Study is required.

Mississippi Sales & Use Tax State Links

• MS Sales & Use Tax Page
• MS Sales & Use Tax Statutes
• MS Sales & Use Tax Rules
• MS Sales & Use Tax Forms

MS Blog Posts

 

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