Mississippi Income Tax Forms Rates & Services

Mississippi has a graduated tax rate that is the same for individuals and businesses. There is no tax schedule for Mississippi income taxes. The graduated income tax rate is:

• 3% on the first $5,000 of taxable income.
• 4% on the next $5,000 of taxable income.
• 5% on all taxable income over $10,000.

You should file Mississippi taxes if any of the following statements apply to you:

• You have Mississippi income tax withheld from your wages or your gambling winnings.
• You are a Non-Resident or Part-Year Resident with income taxed by Mississippi.
• You are a Mississippi resident employed in a foreign country on a temporary or transitory basis.
• You are a Mississippi resident working out of state (employee of interstate carriers, construction worker, salesman, offshore worker, etc.).
• You are a single resident and have gross income in excess of $8,300, plus $1500 for each dependent.
• You are a married resident and you and your spouse have gross income in excess of $16,000, plus $1500 for each dependent.
• You are a minor having gross income in excess of $8300.
• You are the survivor or representative of a deceased taxpayer.

Other Helpful Links:
Mississippi State Tax Commission: http://www.mstc.state.ms.us/
Mississippi Individual Income Tax Checklist: http://www.mstc.state.ms.us/taxareas/individ/CheckList2001.pdf
Mississippi Tax FAQ’s: http://www.mstc.state.ms.us/taxareas/individ/faqs/main.htm
Mississippi Tax Forms: http://www.mstc.state.ms.us/downloadforms/main.htm
Internal Revenue Service: http://www.irs.gov/