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Mississippi Sales Tax
State + average local combined rate, category exemptions, and how it compares to neighbors.
State rate
7.00%
Average combined (state + local)
7.07%
Mississippi vs neighboring states
7.07%
9.29%
9.45%
9.55%
9.56%
MS
AL
AR
TN
LA
Category exemptions
| Category | Rule | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | Taxed (full rate) | Full 7% state rate on groceries |
| Clothing | Taxed (full rate) | Everyday apparel and footwear. |
| Prescription drugs | Exempt | Prescribed medications dispensed by a licensed pharmacist. |
Mississippi sales tax holiday
Sales Tax Holiday
When: Last Friday-Saturday in July
Items: Clothing/footwear < $100
Example: $100 purchase
- State sales tax only: $7.00
- Combined (state + average local): $7.07
- Total with combined tax: $107.07
Major cities in Mississippi
| City | Combined rate | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 8.00% | +0.93% |
| Gulfport | 7.00% | -0.07% |
| Southaven | 7.00% | -0.07% |
| Hattiesburg | 7.00% | -0.07% |
| Biloxi | 7.00% | -0.07% |
Border shopping - vs neighboring states
For larger purchases, driving to a neighbor with lower combined rate can save real money.
Common questions
- What is the sales tax rate in Mississippi?
- Mississippi levies a 7.00% state sales tax. With local taxes added, the statewide average combined rate is 7.07%. Actual rate at the register depends on your city and county.
- Does Mississippi tax groceries?
- Yes - Mississippi taxes groceries at the full combined rate. Full 7% state rate on groceries
- Does Mississippi have a sales tax holiday?
- Yes. Mississippi runs Sales Tax Holiday last friday-saturday in july. Eligible items: clothing/footwear < $100.
- Who collects sales tax in Mississippi?
- The Mississippi Department of Revenue collects state-level sales tax; counties and cities add local rates that are remitted through the same return. Out-of-state sellers shipping to Mississippi must collect if they exceed economic nexus thresholds (typically $100k in sales or 200 transactions).
Full data sources and formulas: /sources.
Estimate only - not tax advice. Local rates vary by city and county - your actual rate at the register may differ from the state average. Category-specific exemptions (groceries, prescription drugs, clothing) and tax holidays change by year; check the Mississippi DOR for current rules. All states →
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