Mississippi Paycheck Calculator 2026
State
Mississippi (MS)
Tax Type
Flat Rate Tax
State Tax Rate
Flat 5.00%
Mississippi State Income Tax Overview
Mississippi imposes a flat state income tax rate of 5.00% on all taxable income. This means every dollar of your taxable income is taxed at the same rate, regardless of how much you earn.
How Mississippi Taxes Work in 2026
Mississippi levies a flat state income tax rate of 5.00% on all taxable income. A flat tax means every taxpayer pays the same percentage, regardless of income level, which simplifies tax filing. Mississippi offers a standard deduction of $2,300 for single filers and $4,600 for married filing jointly. This deduction reduces your taxable income before the 5.00% rate is applied. In addition to the 5.00% state income tax, Mississippi residents also pay federal income tax (10% to 37% based on income) and FICA taxes (6.2% Social Security + 1.45% Medicare).
Mississippi Flat Tax Rate
Mississippi applies a flat income tax rate of 5.00% on all taxable income, regardless of filing status or income level.
Standard deduction: $2,300 (single) / $4,600 (married filing jointly)