Bookkeeping in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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.
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Local taxes that show up in Hattiesburg books
These come from the state revenue department's published list, checked November 9, 2026. They're added on top of the state sales tax rate.
| Levy | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Hattiesburg Convention Promotion Tax | 2% on restaurants, package liquor retailers, and places with an on-premises alcohol permit. Restaurants with annual gross sales under $100,000 are excluded. |
| Hattiesburg Tourism, Parks and Recreation Tax | 1% on hotels and motels, and 1% on restaurants and bars from prepared food. Hotels with 10 or fewer rental units are excluded. Currently set to repeal July 1, 2030. |
| Hattiesburg Tourism Promotion Tax | 2% on hotel and motel room revenue (not food, phone, laundry, or beverages). Currently set to repeal July 1, 2031. |
The $100,000 line
The 2% convention promotion tax excludes restaurants with annual gross sales under $100,000. If you're close to that line, accurate monthly sales totals tell you when you're about to cross it, instead of finding out from a notice.
Bars and package stores
The convention promotion tax also applies to package retailers and on-premises permit holders. If you sell both food and alcohol, keep the sales categories separate so each levy is figured on the right base.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you work with businesses in Hattiesburg?
Yes. We're based in Hernando and work with businesses in Hattiesburg and anywhere else in the United States. Most of the work happens remotely through your bookkeeping software, with calls whenever you need them.
Which Hattiesburg taxes apply to a restaurant?
According to the Mississippi DOR, a 2% convention promotion tax (for restaurants with $100,000 or more in annual sales) and a 1% tourism, parks and recreation tax on prepared food can both apply, on top of the state rate.
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Sources (checked November 9, 2026). Rates and rules change, so confirm with the agency before you file. This is general information, not tax advice.