The Mississippi Department of Revenue is warning Mississippi taxpayers of ongoing nationwide text scams. The department has received reports of a scam targeting taxpayers through text messages that appear to be from a government agency.
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The 2025 Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday is Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31. During this timeframe sales tax will not apply on the sale of firearms, ammunition and certain hunting supplies as outlined in the Official Guide.
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Farmers are allowed a reduced sales tax rate on farm tractors, implements, and related repair parts and labor provided these items are used for agricultural purposes. Additionally, certain items commonly purchased by farmers may be entirely exempt from sales tax. Senate Bill 2266, which passed during the 2025 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature, calls for a published listing of these items.
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MS House Bill 916 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session requires every manufacturer whose cigarettes are sold in Mississippi to complete a product certification form for these products.
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MS House Bill 916 of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session requires every manufacturer of an electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) product that is sold for retail or for sale to a consumer in Mississippi to complete a product certification for these items.
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The Sales Tax Holiday, often referred to as Tax Free Weekend, will start 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2025, and go through midnight Sunday, July 13, 2025. This means that sales tax is not due on eligible clothing, footwear or school supplies if the sales price of a single item is less than $100.
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Senate Bill 2805, passed during the 2025 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature, clarifies the definition of the term “hotel” to include entities facilitating, arranging or brokering transient guest transactions including third-party entities that facilitate rentals of hotel accommodations.
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The Mississippi Department of Revenue (MDOR) is notifying retail businesses of the upcoming reduced sales tax rate on groceries so they can adjust their systems appropriately. Beginning July 1, the sales tax due on groceries will decrease from 7% to 5%.
“The decrease is part of House Bill 1 that passed during this year’s Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature,” said MDOR Commissioner Chris Graham. “We are excited to be able to administer this reduction to help provide relief on the cost of groceries to Mississippi families.”
CLINTON, Miss. (April 7, 2025) – The Mississippi Department of Revenue (MDOR), its Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) division, and the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (MDMH) are joining together in April to provide information and resources for Alcohol Awareness Month.