Mississippi charges 4% flat state income tax. Use the freelance tax calculator pre-loaded with Mississippi rates.
Open Freelance Tax Calculator →Freelancing in Mississippi means stacking a flat 4% state income tax on top of the 15.3% self-employment tax and federal income tax. The combined marginal rate for freelancers here can exceed 41% on income in the 22% federal bracket. Careful quarterly estimated payment planning is critical to avoid underpayment penalties. This calculator factors in Mississippi's state tax and the deductible half of SE tax to give you an accurate picture.
Mississippi levies a flat 4% state income tax on all taxable income regardless of how much you earn. This makes tax planning straightforward: for every additional dollar you earn, 4 cents goes to Mississippi. Mississippi does not impose local income taxes, so the 4% flat rate is the only state-level income tax you owe.
The table below shows what you actually keep at five salary levels in Mississippi, accounting for federal tax, FICA, and Mississippi's flat 4% state tax.
See how Mississippi compares to other South states. Each link takes you to the freelance tax calculator landing page for that state.
For a comprehensive breakdown of Mississippi’s tax structure, salary comparisons, cost-of-living analysis, and more, visit the full Mississippi take-home pay page.