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Mississippi Tax Calculator

The Mississippi (MS) Tax Calculator is updated for the 2026/27 tax year. It estimates Mississippi state income tax alongside federal tax, FICA, and Medicare to calculate your total take-home pay. Mississippi applies a graduated income tax system for individuals and offers deductions for dependents, retirement income exclusions, and certain business-related credits.

This calculator helps residents and nonresidents estimate their state and federal tax obligations and plan for refund or balance due when filing their Mississippi tax return.

Quick Access Tools

Quick Mississippi Tax Calculator

Enter your income and filing status, then click Calculate. Use the optional tabs to add dependents, deductions, and withholdings. The calculator will automatically estimate your Mississippi and federal tax liabilities for 2026/27.

Input key: F Used in Federal tax calculations S Used in State tax calculations

Quick Tax Calculation Detailed Tax Calculation
Filing Information Quick Inputs Income Details Deductions & Adjustments State Options IRA, Pensions & Annuities Withholdings

Filing Information

Set your filing status, dependants and personal details so the calculator can apply the correct Federal and State rules.

Quick Inputs

Provide a summary of your income and deductions to calculate your Federal and State tax position quickly.

Income Details

Enter the specific types of income that contribute to your Federal Adjusted Gross Income.

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Deductions & Adjustments

Deductions & Adjustments

Include any adjustments to income that reduce your Federal/State Adjusted Gross Income.

State Options

Some states apply local income taxes in addition to State tax. Enter your local rate if it applies.

IRA, Pensions & Annuities

Enter the details for your retirement contributions and income sources, which are used to compute values on **Form 8606**. This includes contributions to traditional IRAs, 529 savings plans, and rollovers, as well as income from rental properties, farms, unemployment, and other sources. Additionally, provide information on any disaster-related distributions or IRA rollovers you’ve made, and enter your capital gain distributions if applicable. These inputs are essential for accurately calculating your total retirement-related income and determining your tax liabilities or benefits, specifically regarding IRA deductions and distributions as outlined in **Form 8606**.

Withholdings

Enter withheld amounts to calculate refund or balance due.

How to Calculate Income Tax in Mississippi for 2026/27

  1. Enter your total annual income and select your filing status.
  2. Include dependents, deductions, and credits if applicable.
  3. Click Calculate to view your Mississippi and federal tax results, including FICA and Medicare.

Advanced Options

  • Toggle itemized deductions or use the Mississippi standard deduction.
  • Add dependents to apply additional state exemptions.
  • Include IRA/401(k) deferrals and other pre-tax contributions.
  • Enter withholdings to project refunds or balances due.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers for Mississippi filers, covering tax brackets, deductions, and key state filing requirements.

Can I model retirement income in this calculator?

Yes—add pension income if taxable, but note Mississippi’s major retirement exemptions.

Can I reduce my state tax through 401(k) contributions?

Yes—pre-tax 401(k) contributions lower both federal and Mississippi taxable income.

Does Mississippi have an additional surtax?

No—there are no separate state-level surtaxes; standard rates apply.

Does Mississippi provide tax credits for dependents?

Yes—dependent exemptions reduce taxable income; review the latest rates and rules.

Do Mississippi counties levy property taxes instead?

Yes, but they’re unrelated to income tax—handled through local property assessments.

Important Notes

All calculations are estimates for guidance only. Always review your return and consider professional advice when submitting official filings.