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McComb Tourism,Parks, and Recreation Tax

​A 3% tax on the gross proceeds (excluding charges for telephone, laundry and similar services) of sales derived from room rentals of hotels and motels. The tax is not due from room rentals for day meetings where the room does not serve as overnight sleeping accommodations, or room rentals to residential guests of the hotel or motel. Effective August 1, 2005. Repeal date July 1, 2027.

Meridian Southern Arts and Entertainment Center Tax

​A 2% tax is imposed on the gross proceeds of restaurants from the sale of prepared foods and beverages in the City of Meridian. This levy is in addition to all other taxes imposed. Effective November 1, 2016. The tax shall stand repealed on the first day of the month immediately succeeding the date the payment of the principal of, redemption premium, if any, and interest on the bonds issued under House Bill 1770, 2005 Regular Session have been paid in full.

Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center Tax

​A 2% tax is imposed on the gross proceeds from room rental of all hotels or motels in Harrison County. This levy is in addition to all other taxes imposed. Effective January 1, 2005.​ ​The tax shall stand repealed​ ​on the first day of the month immediately succeeding the date the payment of the principle of, redemption premium, if any, and interest on the bonds issued pursuant to Sections 1 through 12 of House Bill 1823, 2004 Regular Session have been paid in full.

Natchez Convention and Tourism Tax

A 3% tax is imposed on the gross proceeds of sales from room rental of all motels and hotels doing business in Natchez. Effective May 1, 1973. A 1 ½% tax is imposed on the gross proceeds of restaurants and on-premises alcoholic beverage Control permittees, excluding those held by private clubs, organizations or associations in Natchez when the gross income of such businesses exceeds $100,000 annually. Effective May 1, 1978. These tax levies are in addition to all other taxes imposed. No repeal date.