Bookkeeping for Mississippi small businesses
We're based in Hernando, and Mississippi is our home market. That means we know how Mississippi sales tax works, down to the city levies that trip people up.
Mississippi sales tax in one minute
- General state rate: 7%. Qualifying groceries: 5% since July 1, 2025.
- Returns are due on the 20th of the month after each reporting period, and the DOR generally doesn't grant extensions except for good cause, like a natural disaster.
- Filing frequency depends on how much tax you pay: under $600 a year files annually, $600 to $3,599 files quarterly, and more files monthly, according to the DOR's reporting requirements page.
- Paying on time earns a 2% discount on the tax due, capped at $50 a month.
- Many cities and counties add their own levies, mostly on restaurants and lodging. Jackson and Tupelo also tax ordinary retail sales.
See every 2026 and 2027 filing date.
City guides
Each guide covers the local levies that apply there, from the Mississippi DOR's published list, and what they mean for your books.
Bookkeeping in Hernando
Hernando is home. If your business is here, your bookkeeper is local, Zack and Caitlyn answer the phone themselves, and we already know which local taxes show up on your return.
Bookkeeping in Southaven
Southaven businesses deal with more local levies than most. If you run a restaurant, a hotel, or a short-term rental, your books need to keep up with them.
Bookkeeping in Olive Branch
Olive Branch is right next door to us in DeSoto County. Here's what's specific to keeping books for a business here.
Bookkeeping in Jackson
Jackson has a city sales tax on top of the state rate, plus several restaurant and hotel levies. Getting them right on every return starts with the books.
Bookkeeping in Tupelo
Tupelo has a small city levy on almost every retail sale, and it changed in 2026. Here's what Tupelo businesses should know.
Bookkeeping in Gulfport
On the Coast, lodging taxes are a big deal. If you rent rooms, a condo, or a beach house in Gulfport or anywhere in Harrison County, your books need to handle them.
Bookkeeping in Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg restaurants, bars, and hotels can owe several city levies at once. Here's how they stack up and what the books need to track.
Memphis metro
Working on both sides of the Tennessee line? Two states, two sets of sales tax rules.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Mississippi?
The general state rate is 7%. Qualifying groceries have been taxed at 5% since July 1, 2025. Many cities and counties add local levies, mostly on restaurants and lodging.
When are Mississippi sales tax returns due?
On the 20th of the month after the reporting period, whether you file monthly, quarterly, or annually. If the 20th falls on a weekend or legal holiday, it moves to the next business day.
Do you only work with Mississippi businesses?
No. Mississippi is our home market, but we work with businesses anywhere in the United States.
Sources (checked November 9, 2026). Rates and rules change, so confirm with the agency before you file. This is general information, not tax advice.
- Mississippi DOR: Sales tax rates
- Mississippi DOR: Reduced sales tax on groceries begins July 1 (2025)
- Mississippi DOR: Sales and use tax reporting requirements
- Mississippi DOR: Business tax FAQ
- Mississippi Code § 27-65-33 (returns and the 2% timely-filing discount)
- Mississippi DOR: Tourism and economic development taxes