Mississippi Tax Calculator
Mississippi taxes income at one flat rate, but only above an initial slice of income that's exempt entirely — effectively creating a zero-rate starting band before the flat rate kicks in. The rate itself was cut again for 2026. Mississippi does not tax Social Security or most other retirement income. This calculator applies Mississippi's current structure to your entered income.
State Tax
$3,600Effective Rate
3.60%Marginal Rate
4.00%| Rate | Bracket Range | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00% | $0 – $10,000 | $0 |
| 4.00% | $10,000+ | $3,600 |
| Total | $3,600 | |
How Mississippi income tax works
- The first portion of Mississippi taxable income is exempt entirely, taxed at a zero rate.
- Above that exempt slice, a single flat rate applies to the remainder of your income.
- The calculator applies both pieces automatically to compute your total Mississippi tax.
Need the exact bracket thresholds instead of an estimate? See the Mississippi tax brackets for 2026 .
Estimate your Mississippi property tax by county, compare every state at the state tax brackets hub , or see the full tax-by-state directory .
Frequently asked questions
How is Mississippi income tax calculated?
Mississippi exempts an initial slice of taxable income entirely, then applies one flat rate to everything above it. The calculator applies both pieces to your entered income for an exact total.
Does Mississippi tax Social Security benefits?
No. Mississippi excludes Social Security benefits and most other retirement income from state taxable income.
Has Mississippi's tax rate changed recently?
Yes — Mississippi cut its flat rate again for 2026, continuing a multi-year trend of gradual reductions.
How much state tax will I pay in Mississippi?
It depends on how much of your income exceeds the exempt starting slice. Enter your income above for an exact total.
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