Mississippi tax tables 2026
The figures set by or for Mississippi for 2026: income tax brackets, payroll contributions and employer rates. Federal or national figures for the US are on the national page.
- 2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31
- USD
Income tax
Mississippi income tax brackets: All filing statuses (married couples: per spouse)
| State taxable income, per year | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $10,000 | 0% |
| Over $10,000 | 4% |
Source: Mississippi DOR Pub 89-700-25-1 (Rev. 07/25, revised file of Jan. 13, 2026), Withholding Income Tax Tables and Employer Instructions — Exemptions and Deductions Schedule; Income Tax Rates (Tax Year 2026) · retrieved 2026-10-16
Mississippi income tax: key figures
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Flat rate |
| Flat rate | 4% |
| Top rate | 4% |
| Standard deduction: Single | $2,300 |
| Standard deduction: Married filing jointly | $4,600 |
| Standard deduction: Married filing separately | $2,300 |
| Standard deduction: Head of household | $3,400 |
| Personal exemption — single (exemption) | $6,000 |
| Personal exemption — married (exemption) | $12,000 |
| Personal exemption — head of family (includes first dependent) (exemption) | $9,500 |
| Each additional dependent; age 65+ or blind (exemption) | $1,500 |
Source: Mississippi DOR Pub 89-700-25-1 (Rev. 07/25, revised file of Jan. 13, 2026), Withholding Income Tax Tables and Employer Instructions — Exemptions and Deductions Schedule; Income Tax Rates (Tax Year 2026) · retrieved 2026-10-16
Employee contributions
Mississippi supplemental (bonus) withholding
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Supplemental rate | None published: bonuses are withheld with regular wages |
Source: Mississippi DOR Pub 89-700-25-1, sec. 9 Supplemental Wages · retrieved 2026-10-16
Employer costs
Mississippi state unemployment insurance (employer)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Taxable wage base (per employee, per year) | $14,000 |
| New employer rate | 1% |
| Experience-rated range: lowest | 0% |
| Experience-rated range: highest | 5.4% |
Mississippi new employers pay 1.0% in their first year (1.1% in the second, 1.2% in the third). A workforce training contribution is added on top and is not included here.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Significant Provisions of State Unemployment Insurance Laws, Effective July 2026 · retrieved 2026-10-20
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Official sources
- Pub 89-700-25-1 Withholding Income Tax Tables and Employer Instructions (Tax Year 2026 rates; file revised Jan. 13, 2026) · retrieved 2026-10-16
- Computer Payroll Accounting – For Periods In 2026 · retrieved 2026-10-16
- 2025 Form 80-100 Resident, Non-Resident and Part-Year Resident Income Tax Instructions · retrieved 2026-10-16
- Individual Income Tax Frequently Asked Questions · retrieved 2026-10-16
- U.S. Department of Labor, Significant Provisions of State Unemployment Insurance Laws, Effective July 2026 · retrieved 2026-10-20
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