Mississippi Income Tax Brackets 2026
Mississippi taxes income in 2 brackets from 0% to 4% for 2026; the top rate of 4% applies to taxable income over $10,000 for a single filer.
Mississippi brackets for 2026
Single
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $10,000 | 0% |
| Over $10,000 | 4% |
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $10,000 | 0% |
| Over $10,000 | 4% |
Married filing separately
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $10,000 | 0% |
| Over $10,000 | 4% |
Head of household
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $10,000 | 0% |
| Over $10,000 | 4% |
Standard deduction: Single $2,300 · Married filing jointly $4,600 · Married filing separately $2,300 · Head of household $3,400
- Mississippi taxes nothing on the first $10,000 of taxable income and 4% above it in 2026 (3.75% in 2027).
Mississippi income tax on common incomes
Single filer, wages only, standard deduction, 2026 rates. Federal tax is extra.
| Income | Mississippi tax | Average rate | Rate on the last dollar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $468 | 1.6% | 4% |
| $50,000 | $1,268 | 2.5% | 4% |
| $75,000 | $2,268 | 3% | 4% |
| $100,000 | $3,268 | 3.3% | 4% |
| $150,000 | $5,268 | 3.5% | 4% |
| $200,000 | $7,268 | 3.6% | 4% |
| $300,000 | $11,268 | 3.8% | 4% |
Federal brackets
Federal income tax applies on top of Mississippi's. US federal brackets for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Mississippi income tax brackets for 2026?
Mississippi taxes income in 2 brackets from 0% to 4% for 2026; the top rate of 4% applies to taxable income over $10,000 for a single filer.
How much state income tax is owed on $75,000?
About $2,268 for a single filer with no other deductions: an average rate of 3%, with the last dollar taxed at 4%.
Does moving into a higher bracket mean all my income is taxed more?
No. Each rate applies only to the part of taxable income inside its bracket, so a raise that crosses into a higher bracket is taxed at the higher rate only above the threshold.
What is the Mississippi standard deduction for 2026?
$2,300 for a single filer, subtracted from income before the brackets apply.
Take-home pay in Mississippi
Sources
- Mississippi DOR general information: 0% on the first $10,000 of taxable income and 4% above for 2026; standard deductions (brackets, standard deduction; checked October 15, 2026)
- Mississippi Pub 89-700 (withholding, revised January 2026): exemptions $6,000 single, $12,000 married, $9,500 head of family; standard deductions (exemption, standard deduction; checked October 15, 2026)
Estimates for information only; not tax, legal or financial advice. See our methodology.