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Mississippi's franchise tax applies to most corporations doing business in the State. The rate is $2.50 per $1,000 of the value of the capital used, invested, or employed in the State. The tax base consists of capital stock issued and outstanding, surplus and undivided profits, and true reserves.

All Mississippi LLCs are taxed as a pass-through entity by default, which means all of the business' revenue is reported on the members' individual tax returns. In addition to the federal 15.3% self-employment tax, Mississippi LLC members pay the Mississippi personal income tax rate, which starts at 4%.

The Mississippi (MS) PTE election is made by filing Form 84-381. Greater than 50% of voting owners must consent for the entity to make the election, which would apply to all owners, and cannot be made on an individual-by-individual basis. The election is applicable every year unless it is revoked.

Mississippi Business Taxes This tax is imposed on corporations or associations doing business in Mississippi. The Franchise tax is calculated at $2.50 per $1,000 of the value of the capital employed or the assessed property values in Mississippi, whichever is greater. The minimum franchise tax payment due is $25.

Corporate Franchise Tax is levied at the rate of $1.50 per $1,000 on the first $300,000 of capital stock, surplus, undivided profits and borrowed capital employed in Louisiana. The rate is $3.00 per $1,000 after the first $300,000 with a minimum tax of $10 per year.

Mississippi has a 7.00 percent state sales tax rate, a max local sales tax rate of 1.00 percent, and an average combined state and local sales tax rate of 7.07 percent. Mississippi's tax system ranks 30th overall on our 2023 State Business Tax Climate Index.