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What you should know about Mississippi taxes
Mississippi simplified to a two-bracket system with a generous $10,000 zero bracket. The state is actively phasing out its income tax with plans to eliminate it by 2030.
Mississippi Income Tax Brackets — 2026
| Tax Rate | Taxable Income Range |
|---|---|
| 0% | $0 – $10,000 |
| 5% | $10,001+ |
Mississippi Is Phasing Out Its Income Tax
Mississippi made a bold move in 2022, voting to gradually eliminate its state income tax. The current structure taxes the first $10,000 at 0% and everything above at 5%. This is already simpler than the old four-bracket system. The plan calls for annual rate reductions until the tax reaches 0% — potentially by 2030, though the timeline depends on revenue conditions. For current workers, the generous $10,000 exemption means anyone earning below that threshold pays zero state tax. A Jackson worker earning $45,000 has an effective rate of roughly 3.9% after the zero bracket.
Cost of Living Advantage in Mississippi
Mississippi consistently ranks as the lowest cost of living state in the country. Housing in Jackson, Gulfport, or Hattiesburg costs a fraction of comparable cities in other states. Combined with the declining income tax rates, take-home purchasing power in Mississippi can actually exceed that of workers earning 30–40% more in coastal cities. Major employers include military installations (Keesler AFB, Columbus AFB), healthcare systems (UMMC, Baptist Health), and manufacturing (Nissan in Canton, Toyota in Blue Springs). The federal minimum wage applies since Mississippi has never set its own.