Mississippi Sales Tax Guide for eCommerce Businesses
Mississippi Sales Tax Guide for eCommerce Businesses
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Mississippi's Sales Tax Authority
State Phone Information
601-923-7015
Member of the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board?
No
Tax percent range for remote sellers in Mississippi
7% to 8%
The information on this page is for reference only and should not be used as legal or tax advice. If you are concerned about your sales tax obligations it is advised to hire a professional.
This Page was last updated: December 2021
Do you need to collect sales tax in Mississippi?
If you have nexus in Mississippi you will need to first register, then collect and remit sales tax. There are two main ways that sellers can have nexus: physical or economic.
Physical nexus - A seller physical/ tangible presence in the state.
Economic nexus - A remote seller (no physical presence) passes the threshold tor total revenue or number of transactions.
Does Mississippi charge sales tax on shipping?
Yes
Do you have physical nexus in Mississippi?
A seller has physical nexus in Mississippi if they have any of the following:
Own an office or place of business
Have employees or agents of the business who service customers in Mississippi or solicit or accept orders for merchandise
Do you have economic nexus in Mississippi?
Mississippi's Economic Nexus Sales Threshold
$250,000
Economic Transactions Threshold
N/A
Economic Nexus Evaluation Period
Previous 12 Months
Economics Nexus Effective Date
September 1, 2018
What types of sales are included in Mississippi's Economic Nexus Sales Threshold?
Gross Sales
All sales including Marketplace Facilitator sales are included in the Economic Nexus Sales Threshold
How does Mississippi treat exempt transactions when calculating economic nexus?
Exempt sales and exempt services are included in the threshold
Does Mississippi have a Marketplace Facilitator Law?
Yes, Marketplace Facilitators are required to collect and remit sales tax on behalf of sellers on their platform.
Filling Sales Tax
When are Returns Due?
Mississippi sales tax returns are always due the 20th of the month following the reporting period. If the filing due date falls on a weekend or holiday, sales tax is generally due the next business day.
How often are Sales Tax Returns filed?
Monthly, Quarterly or Annually
This period is determined by the state typically by assessing your volume of sales in the state.
Options for filing sales tax returns:
Online - Use the Mississippi Department of Revenue website to file online
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