Bookkeeping in Jackson, Mississippi
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.
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Local taxes that show up in Jackson 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 |
|---|---|
| Jackson Special Infrastructure Tax | 1% on sales of goods and services in the city that are taxed at the state rate of 7% or more, with a number of exemptions. In effect since March 1, 2014, and currently set to repeal July 1, 2035. |
| Capital City Convention Center Tax | 1% on restaurant sales and on food and beverage sold in hotels and motels, plus 3% on hotel and motel gross proceeds (hotels with 10 or fewer units are excluded). |
| Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau Tax | 1% on restaurants, hotels, and motels. For restaurants, it applies once prior-year sales reach $100,000. Currently set to repeal July 1, 2030. |
| Jackson Occupancy Tax | $0.75 per occupied hotel or motel room per day, for places with more than 10 rental units. |
Not just restaurants and hotels
The special infrastructure tax is the one most Jackson businesses miss. It applies to ordinary retail sales and services taxed at 7% or more, not just hospitality, so a shop or service business inside the city can owe 8% where a business just outside it owes 7%.
What we track
- Sales inside versus outside city limits, if you sell in both
- Each city levy as its own liability
- Exempt sales, with the documentation to back them up
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Frequently asked questions
Do you work with businesses in Jackson?
Yes. We're based in Hernando and work with businesses in Jackson and anywhere else in the United States. Most of the work happens remotely through your bookkeeping software, with calls whenever you need them.
Is there a city sales tax in Jackson, MS?
Yes. According to the Mississippi DOR, Jackson's Special Infrastructure Tax adds 1% to sales taxed at the state rate of 7% or more, with exemptions. Check the DOR's notices for what's exempt.
Related
Sources (checked November 9, 2026). Rates and rules change, so confirm with the agency before you file. This is general information, not tax advice.