Mississippi
Sales Tax Calculator of Mississippi for 2015
This page provides an overview of all the sales tax rates across Mississippi for 2015, giving you a clear picture of the state, county, and local rates in effect.
To get more precise information, you can navigate further to find sales tax rates by specific city or ZIP code. Entering the purchase price will allow you to see the exact sales tax amount for your transaction.
How 2015 Sales Tax are calculated in Mississippi
The state general sales tax rate of Mississippi is 7%. In addition to the state-level sales tax, cities and municipalities in Mississippi have the authority to levy their own sales tax rates. These local rates can add up to 1%, resulting in a combined maximum sales tax rate of 8% in certain regions.
Every 2015 combined rates mentioned above are the results of state rate (7%), the Mississippi cities rate (0% to 1%). There is no county sales tax for Mississippi. There is no special rate for Mississippi.
Variations by Purchase Type
Applicable tax rates vary depending on the purchase category. Common taxable categories include:
- Consumer use
- Rentals
- Retail sales (sales tax)
- Seller's use
- Lodgings
For comprehensive details, please refer to the official Mississippi government website.
Mississippi state rate(s) for 2015
Lowest possible rate: 7% (e.g., Abbeville, Mississippi)
Other common rates: 7.25% .
Highest possible rate: 8% (Tougaloo, Mississippi)
Average combined rate across Mississippi: 7.051% including state, county, and city portions.
Distribution of Sales Tax Rates
- Low range: 7% - 7.333%
- Medium range: 7.333% - 7.667%
- High range: 7.667% - 8%
Other 2015 sales tax Facts for Mississippi
City sales taxes application: 2 out of 451 (0.443%) levy a city sales tax.Affected ZIP Codes: 27 out of 552 ZIP codes (4.891%) fall under jurisdictions that impose it.