Mississippi ยท 2026 tax year State-specific estimate
Mississippi has transitioned to a flat 4.7% income tax after phasing down from a graduated-rate system over several years.
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Mississippi estimate
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Mississippi has transitioned to a flat 4.7% income tax after phasing down from a graduated-rate system over several years.
Mississippi applies a single flat income tax rate of 4.7% to taxable income. Unlike progressive states, the same rate applies whether you are an entry-level worker or a high earner, which makes the calculation straightforward.
For 2026, the Mississippi standard deduction is $2,600 for single filers and $5,200 for married couples filing jointly. Pre-tax 401(k) contributions, HSA contributions, and employer health premiums reduce your Mississippi taxable income.
Mississippi eliminated its lower brackets; the full 4.7% flat rate applies to taxable income above a $10,000 exemption.
Mississippi is one of several states using a flat income tax rate. Compare your take-home pay across flat-tax states: Illinois (4.95%), Pennsylvania (3.07%), Georgia (4.99%), North Carolina (3.99%), Arizona (2.5%), Colorado (4.4%), Michigan (4.25%), Indiana (3.05%), Iowa (3.8%), Kentucky (3.5%), Utah (4.55%), Idaho (5.8%).
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