Mississippi income tax in 2026
Mississippi taxes wages at 0% to 4% of taxable income. Mississippi taxes income above the first $10,000 of taxable income at 4% in 2026, after a standard deduction of $2,300 ($4,600 joint, $3,400 head of family). Exemptions are $6,000 single, $12,000 joint and $8,000 head of family, plus $1,500 for each dependent and each filer 65 or older.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $10,000 | 0% |
| Over $10,000 | 4% |
Assumes one earner on a joint return; when both spouses work, a combined return gives each spouse a $10,000 0% band (up to $400 less tax).
Examples
- Single, $60,000: take-home about $48,722 a year ($4,060 a month) after $5,020 federal tax, $4,590 FICA and $1,668 Mississippi tax.
- Married, $120,000, two children under 17: about $101,564 a year ($8,464 a month) after $5,640 federal tax (after the Child Tax Credit), $9,180 FICA and $3,616 Mississippi tax.
Both use the federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions; change any detail in the calculator above.
Questions
What is Mississippi's income tax rate in 2026?
Mississippi taxes wages at 0% to 4% of taxable income in 2026. Mississippi taxes income above the first $10,000 of taxable income at 4% in 2026, after a standard deduction of $2,300 ($4,600 joint, $3,400 head of family). Exemptions are $6,000 single, $12,000 joint and $8,000 head of family, plus $1,500 for each dependent and each filer 65 or older.
How much is $60,000 a year after tax in Mississippi?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, about $48,722 a year ($4,060 a month): $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 Social Security and Medicare and $1,668 Mississippi income tax.
Are there local income taxes in Mississippi?
No city or county income taxes apply to most Mississippi residents' wages.
Mississippi rules checked on 2026-10-01: dor.ms.gov, dor.ms.gov. Federal figures from the IRS (Rev. Proc. 2025-32). An estimate, not tax advice.