Mississippi income tax rates for 2026
Mississippi has a flat 4% rate. Rates apply to Mississippi taxable income: federal adjusted gross income minus Mississippi’s own deductions and exemptions.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | $0 – $10,000 | $0 – $10,000 |
| 4% | Over $10,000 | Over $10,000 |
Mississippi standard deduction and exemptions
| Item | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $2,300 | $4,600 |
| Personal exemption | $6,000 | $12,000 |
| Exemption per dependent | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Deductions and exemptions reduce the income Mississippi taxes; credits reduce the tax itself. The head-of-household standard deduction is $3,400.
How much Mississippi income tax will I pay?
Estimated 2026 tax for a single filer with wage income, the standard deduction and no dependents:
| Wages | Mississippi tax | State effective rate | Federal income tax | Total income tax | Combined rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $868 | 2.17% | $2,620 | $3,488 | 8.7% |
| $60,000 | $1,668 | 2.78% | $5,020 | $6,688 | 11.1% |
| $80,000 | $2,468 | 3.09% | $8,770 | $11,238 | 14% |
| $100,000 | $3,268 | 3.27% | $13,170 | $16,438 | 16.4% |
| $150,000 | $5,268 | 3.51% | $24,734 | $30,002 | 20% |
| $250,000 | $9,268 | 3.71% | $51,304 | $60,572 | 24.2% |
At $100,000, for example, Mississippi takes about $3,268 and the combined income tax bill is $16,438. Your marginal rate on the next dollar at that income is 26% (22% federal + 4% Mississippi). These estimates apply Mississippi’s brackets, standard deduction, exemptions and credits from our data; local taxes and rules the notes below mark as not modeled are left out.
How Mississippi compares with neighboring states
On a $75,000 salary, a single filer pays $2,268 in Mississippi income tax, the 17th-lowest among the 50 states and DC. The median across all of them is $2,588.
| State | State tax on $75,000 | Effective rate | Rates | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $0 | 0% | No wage tax | 1 of 51 |
| Louisiana | $1,864 | 2.49% | Flat 3% | 13 of 51 |
| Mississippi | $2,268 | 3.02% | Flat 4% | 17 of 51 |
| Arkansas | $2,287 | 3.05% | 0%–3.7% | 18 of 51 |
| Alabama | $3,127 | 4.17% | 2%–5% | 38 of 51 |
Compare Mississippi with Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee.
Mississippi tax rules to know
Key points from our 2026 Mississippi data, compiled from the official sources listed at the end of this page:
- For tax year 2026 the first $10,000 of taxable income is taxed at 0% and the excess at 4.0%, down from 4.4% in 2025.
- HB 1 (2025) continues the cuts: 3.75% in 2027, falling to 3.0% by 2030, with further revenue-triggered cuts possible from 2031.
- Married couples filing a combined return may compute tax separately for each spouse and add the results, so each spouse with income gets their own $10,000 at 0%. That can save up to $400 compared with the single $10,000 zero bracket in the joint schedule.
- Exemptions: $6,000 single, $12,000 married, $8,000 head of family; $1,500 per dependent and an extra $1,500 for each taxpayer/spouse who is 65+ or blind. The head-of-family filer also claims $1,500 for the qualifying dependent ($9,500 total with one dependent, Form 80-100 instructions).
- Social Security and qualified retirement income are exempt from Mississippi income tax.
Local income tax: none. Cities and counties in Mississippi do not levy their own income tax in our 2026 data.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Mississippi income tax rate for 2026?
Mississippi has a flat 4% rate for 2026. Because the rate applies to taxable income after deductions and exemptions, the share of total income you pay is lower: about 3.02% for a single filer earning $75,000. At $100,000 of wages, a single filer would owe about $3,268 in Mississippi income tax.
How much is Mississippi income tax on $75,000?
A single filer with $75,000 in wages owes about $2,268 in Mississippi income tax for 2026, based on Mississippi taxable income of about $66,700. Federal income tax adds $7,670 and Social Security and Medicare $5,738, leaving about $59,325. A married couple earning $150,000 would owe about $4,936 in state tax.
What is the Mississippi standard deduction for 2026?
In our 2026 data, the Mississippi standard deduction is $2,300 for single filers and $4,600 for married couples filing jointly ($3,400 for heads of household). A personal exemption of $6,000 per filer also reduces taxable income. For a single filer earning $75,000, Mississippi taxable income works out to about $66,700 in our estimate. See the rules section on this page for income limits and other details.
Does Mississippi have local income taxes?
No. Our 2026 data shows no local (city or county) income taxes in Mississippi, so the state and federal income tax estimated here, plus Social Security and Medicare, cover the income taxes on your wages. A single filer earning $75,000 pays about $9,938 in combined federal and Mississippi income tax.
How does Mississippi income tax compare with nearby states?
On a $75,000 salary, a single filer pays about $2,268 in Mississippi income tax, the 17th-lowest among the 50 states and DC. Among neighbors, Tennessee would take $0 and Alabama $3,127. The national median is $2,588. Income tax is only one part of the picture; sales and property taxes also differ by state.
Is this Mississippi tax estimate exact?
It is an estimate. We apply Mississippi’s 2026 brackets, standard deduction, exemptions and credits to your income, starting from federal adjusted gross income. We do not model every Mississippi subtraction, credit or phase-out, and federal figures leave out the AMT and the QBI deduction. Use it for planning and check your actual return or Mississippi’s tax agency for final numbers.