Mississippi Sales Tax Rate Table
Mississippi statewide sales tax rate: 7.00%. Local governments in Mississippi may add their own sales tax on top of the state rate, so the total rate you charge depends on the address of the sale. Combined state and local rates average about 7.06%. Mississippi’s sales tax is administered by the Mississippi Department of Revenue.
Rates reviewed August 2026. State rates reflect statutory rates in effect as of July 1, 2026. Local rates change frequently — always confirm the rate for the exact delivery address before you file.
Mississippi Sales Tax Rates at a Glance
| Statewide sales tax rate | 7.00% |
|---|---|
| Local sales taxes | Yes — up to 1.00% additional |
| Average local rate | 0.06% |
| Average combined rate | 7.06% |
| Administered by | Mississippi Department of Revenue |
| Registration document | Mississippi sales tax permit |
| Rate data reviewed | August 2026 |
How Local Sales Tax Works in Mississippi
Mississippi has one of the highest state rates and almost no local sales tax. A handful of cities levy a small local tourism or infrastructure tax, but for most of the state the 7% state rate is the entire rate. Reduced state rates apply to specific categories such as manufacturing machinery and farm equipment.
Which Mississippi Rate Should You Charge?
Mississippi generally sources retail sales to the seller’s business location within the state. Sales delivered into Mississippi from outside are sourced to the delivery address.
What Mississippi Taxes — and What It Doesn’t
Mississippi is one of the few states that taxes groceries at the full general rate, although the rate on food has been the subject of ongoing legislative change — confirm the current rate before filing. Prescription drugs are exempt.
Look Up an Exact Mississippi Sales Tax Rate
Publishing a fixed list of every Mississippi city and county rate would be out of date within weeks, so we do not reproduce one here. The Department of Revenue publishes the general rate, the reduced category rates and the list of cities with a local tax. Open the official Mississippi Department of Revenue website at www.dor.ms.gov and use its rate lookup for the exact delivery address.
Registering to Collect Sales Tax in Mississippi
Before you can legally charge Mississippi sales tax you need to be registered with the Mississippi Department of Revenue and hold a Mississippi sales tax permit. Our sales tax application service files the paperwork for you. See the Mississippi sales tax application page for what Mississippi asks for.
Ready to register in Mississippi? Apply for your Mississippi sales tax permit online – it only takes a few minutes.
Mississippi Sales Tax Rate FAQs
What is the sales tax rate in Mississippi?
The Mississippi statewide rate is 7.00%. With local taxes added, the total rate at a given address is typically higher — the average combined rate is about 7.06% and local add-ons can reach 1.00%.
Do I need a permit before I collect sales tax in Mississippi?
Yes. Collecting sales tax without a valid Mississippi sales tax permit is not permitted in Mississippi. Register first, then start charging tax. You can apply for your Mississippi sales tax permit here.
Do remote and online sellers have to collect Mississippi sales tax?
Generally yes, once you cross Mississippi’s economic nexus threshold or have a physical presence in the state. Marketplace facilitators such as Amazon and Etsy usually collect on their own sales, but sales through your own website normally remain your responsibility. See our sales tax registration overview for how nexus works.
How often do Mississippi sales tax rates change?
The statewide rate changes rarely — local rates change far more often, frequently on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July or 1 October. Confirm the current rate with the Mississippi Department of Revenue before filing a return.
Sales Tax Rates in Other States
Compare every state on our state sales and use tax rate hub, or check a neighbouring state:
- Louisiana sales tax rate table
- Alabama sales tax rate table
- Tennessee sales tax rate table
- Arkansas sales tax rate table
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