Tax Bracket for Mississippi (2026)
Last updated: January 15, 2026
Mississippi (MS) Key Facts
Tax Structure
Flat rate
Top Marginal Rate
4.7%
Number of Brackets
1
Tax Year
2,026
How This Calculator Works in Mississippi
This calculator shows which Mississippi tax bracket your income falls into. Enter your income and filing status to see marginal and effective rates.
Mississippi Overview
Mississippi uses a progressive income tax system with 1 brackets ranging from 4% to 5%. Higher portions of your income are taxed at higher rates, so your effective rate is always lower than your top marginal bracket.
How Mississippi Compares
Mississippi's top rate of 4.7% compares to Alabama at 5% and Tennessee at 0%. Comparing effective rates is more meaningful than top rates alone.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 5% | Alabama has an income tax rate of 5%. |
| Tennessee | 0% | Tennessee has an income tax rate of 0%. |
| Louisiana | 4.25% | Louisiana has an income tax rate of 4.25%. |
Mississippi's income tax rate of 4.7% compares to a national average of approximately 5.04%. This is below the national average.
Tips for Mississippi Residents
- 1Mississippi has a progressive income tax with 1 brackets ranging from 4% to 5%.
- 2Your marginal rate (the rate on your last dollar) is often higher than your effective rate (total tax / total income).
- 3Moving into a higher bracket only taxes the additional income at the higher rate, not your entire income.
- 4Pre-tax 401(k) and IRA contributions can keep you in a lower Mississippi bracket by reducing taxable income.
- 5Compare your effective rate rather than marginal rate when evaluating Mississippi's tax impact on your finances.