Bookkeeping in Southaven, Mississippi
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.
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Local taxes that show up in Southaven 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 |
|---|---|
| Southaven Restaurant Tax | 1% on restaurant sales, for restaurants that can serve 25 or more people and have more than $100,000 in gross income. Currently set to repeal July 1, 2030. |
| Southaven Tourism and Convention Tax | 1% on hotel and motel gross income. As of April 1, 2026, Southaven uses the updated state definition of "hotel," which includes short-term rental platforms and facilitators, with no minimum room count. |
| DeSoto County Convention Tourist Promotion Tax | 2% on restaurants, hotels, and motels (with the same exemption for small restaurants that don't sell alcohol). |
Short-term rentals changed in 2026
According to the Mississippi Department of Revenue, starting April 1, 2026, Southaven's 1% hotel tax applies to any number of rooms, including a single short-term rental. Hotels and motels in Southaven collect 10% in total: the 7% state rate, the 2% DeSoto County tax, and the 1% city tax.
The DOR notice also changed how it's reported: the 2% county tax and the 1% city tax are reported together as a combined 3% under rate code 94, while the 7% stays on rate code 74. If your books still split them the old way, your return won't match.
What we set up
- Separate liability accounts for each tax you collect
- Platform payouts recorded gross, with fees and any taxes the platform collected shown separately
- A monthly tie-out between what you collected and what you reported
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Frequently asked questions
Do you work with businesses in Southaven?
Yes. We're based in Hernando and work with businesses in Southaven and anywhere else in the United States. Most of the work happens remotely through your bookkeeping software, with calls whenever you need them.
Does Southaven's hotel tax apply to my Airbnb-style rental?
According to the Mississippi DOR, from April 1, 2026, Southaven's definition of "hotel" includes short-term rental platforms and any number of rooms. Confirm your situation with your tax preparer or the DOR.
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.