Mississippi Tax Brackets 2026
Mississippi state income tax rates for tax year 2026 — a single 4% rate on taxable income above $10,000 — the first $10,000 is tax-free.
Tax year
2026
Type
Progressive
Rate range
4% over $10,000
Brackets
2
Mississippi state tax at common incomes (2026)
| Taxable income | Single — tax | Single — effective | MFJ — tax | MFJ — effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,600 | 3.20% | $1,600 | 3.20% |
| $75,000 | $2,600 | 3.47% | $2,600 | 3.47% |
| $100,000 | $3,600 | 3.60% | $3,600 | 3.60% |
| $150,000 | $5,600 | 3.73% | $5,600 | 3.73% |
| $250,000 | $9,600 | 3.84% | $9,600 | 3.84% |
| $500,000 | $19,600 | 3.92% | $19,600 | 3.92% |
State income tax only. Excludes federal tax, FICA, and local/city taxes. Assumes taxable income (after deductions).
2026 brackets — Single filer
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $10,000 | % |
| Over $10,000 | 4% |
2026 brackets — Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $10,000 | % |
| Over $10,000 | 4% |
How Mississippi tax is calculated on $75,000 (2026, single filer)
| Income range | Rate | Tax on this slice |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $10,000 | % | $0 |
| $10,000 – $75,000 | 4% | $2,600 |
| Total Mississippi tax | 3.47% eff. | $2,600 |
Assumes $75,000 of state taxable income (after deductions and exemptions). State income tax only — federal tax, FICA, and any local/city tax are separate.
About Mississippi's 2026 rates
Mississippi applies a flat 4.0% tax rate on taxable income exceeding $10,000. The first $10,000 of taxable income is not subject to state income tax, effectively creating a zero-tax threshold. Mississippi does not tax Social Security benefits or most retirement income.
State tax sits on top of federal — see the current federal tax brackets and standard deductions to estimate your full 2026 liability.
Compare every state at the state tax brackets hub, or run a full estimate in the state income tax calculator.
View 2025 Mississippi tax brackets for comparison.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Mississippi tax brackets for 2026?
Mississippi taxes taxable income above $10,000 at a single 4% rate for 2026 — income below that threshold is tax-free.
What is the top Mississippi income tax rate in 2026?
4%, applied to taxable income above $10,000 for single filers ($10,000 for married filing jointly).
How much Mississippi state tax on $100,000 in 2026?
A single filer with $100,000 of taxable income owes $3,600 in Mississippi state income tax for 2026 — an effective rate of 3.60%. Married filing jointly with the same income owes $3,600 (3.60% effective). Federal tax is separate.
Are Mississippi 2026 tax brackets the same as 2025?
Bracket thresholds may have changed for 2026 via inflation indexing or legislative action. The figures on this page are the Mississippi bracket thresholds in effect for tax year 2026.
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