The United States Postal Service (USPS) has implemented changes to its postmarking process that may impact the postmark dates on mailed tax returns, payments, appeals, and other time-sensitive correspondence. The Mississippi Department of Revenue (DOR) relies on the postmark date to determine whether filings are submitted on time.
>> View How to Ensure Timely Filing HERE
The Mississippi Department of Revenue will begin accepting Applications for Charitable Credit Allocations for calendar year 2026 on Monday, January 5, 2026, 8:00 a.m. CST.
Applications must be submitted online. You can access the application by clicking here.
Additional information pertaining to each credit type can be found at https://www.dor.ms.gov/charitablecredits.
Withholding on gaming winnings at Mississippi gaming establishments is collected at the rate of three percent (3%). Effective January 1, 2026, the amount subject to withholding for slot winnings is increasing from $1,200 to $2,000.
>> Read the full notice HERE
The Mississippi Department of Revenue’s Annual Report for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025, is now available.
>> View the Annual Report HERE
Regarding Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority Act for Next Generation 911
Telecommunications Service Providers may now begin the registration process for a Next Generation (NG) 911 account by going to the Mississippi Department of Revenue's Taxpayer Access Point (TAP) HERE and clicking on “Apply for Tax Accounts, Liquor Permits, Amusement Decals” under the “Apply Online” section of the homepage.
The deadline for Municipality Modernization Form submissions has been changed from November 15, 2025, to December 1, 2025. The FY21 and FY22 base calculation form can be found here. Once completed, the form should be emailed to the sales tax department for processing. The FY25 actual expenditures should be submitted through TAP.
House Bill 916 of the 2025 Legislative Session required the Department of Revenue to establish directories for both cigarettes and ENDS products. These directories became available October 1, 2025, on our Taxpayer Access Portal (TAP) under the Tools menu and will be updated monthly.
>>Read More Here.
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.
Read More Here.
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.
>> View the list and learn more Here.