Mississippi Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate Mississippi sales tax for any city or county. Mississippi statewide rate is 7% — combined rates vary by city. Add tax to price or extract from total.
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How to use this calculator
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Mississippi statewide sales tax rate is 7%. Local cities and counties add their own rates on top.
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Prescription drugs are always exempt from sales tax in Mississippi.
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Select "Extract tax from total" if you already paid and want to know how much was tax.
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Rates shown are approximate — exact rates may differ by ZIP code.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Mississippi?
Mississippi statewide sales tax is 7%. Local taxes bring combined rates higher — up to 8% in some cities. The exact rate depends on your city and county.
Are groceries taxed in Mississippi?
Groceries are taxed at 7% in Mississippi — no exemption.
Mississippi Sales Tax Calculator 2024 — By City & County
How to use the mississippi sales tax
Use this mississippi sales tax to calculate how much sales tax you owe on any purchase in Mississippi. Mississippi charges a statewide base rate of 7% — local cities and counties add their own levies on top, so the rate you pay depends on where you shop. Common combined rates include Jackson (8.00%), Gulfport (8.00%), Southaven (7.00%).
Mississippi sales tax by city
Enter your purchase amount and select your city or area. The tool instantly shows the tax amount, pre-tax price, and total. Select 'Remove tax from total' on a receipt to extract how much was tax. Prescription drugs are typically exempt in most states; grocery exemptions vary by state.
When Mississippi sales tax applies
Sales tax in Mississippi affects everyday shopping, big-ticket purchases, and e-commerce orders. Online sellers shipping to Mississippi must collect sales tax (since the South Dakota v. Wayfair ruling). Local rates can change — check the Mississippi Department of Revenue for the latest rates. This mississippi sales tax uses 2026 rates.
Mississippi sales tax overview
Mississippi has a statewide base rate of 7%. Local jurisdictions (cities and counties) can add additional taxes, bringing combined rates as high as 8% in some areas. Prescription drugs are exempt. Check your city's rate using the selector above.
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