Mississippi Sales Tax License Registration

If your business has recently started operating in Mississippi, you may need to register for sales tax with the state's Department of Revenue. Sales tax registration is required for businesses that sell tangible personal property or certain services in the state.

How to get a Mississippi Sales Tax License

There is one sales tax setup task you may need to complete in Mississippi to get your sales tax licence. You can follow the guide below to help you get registered directly with the Mississippi agencies or use Mosey to do it.

Use Mosey to register for sales tax in Mississippi.

Mississippi Sales Tax Registration for Corporation, LLC, LLP

Businesses must register for a sales and use tax account if they either own business property located in Mississippi, or are represented in Mississippi by employees or agents of the business who service customers in the state or solicit or accept orders for merchandise. An out-of-state entity with more than $250,000 in Mississippi sales over any 12-month period also has substantial economic presence in the state and is subject to sales tax. Note: SaaS is considered a taxable service in Mississippi. Nonprofit organizations are subject to taxation on both sales and purchases in the state of Mississippi.

  1. Register for a Sales Tax Account

    Log in to your Taxpayer Access Point (TAP) account to register for sales tax.

Mississippi Sales Tax Filing Requirements & Deadlines

There is one sales tax filing requirement & deadline you may need to complete in Mississippi. You can follow the guide below or use Mosey to do it.

Mississippi Sales Tax Return Filing for Corporation, LLC, LLP

Generally, every retailer with average liability of $300 or more per month must file a monthly tax return. Retailers with smaller tax liabilities may file quarterly. Note: If you pay on-time, you can receive a 2% discount on tax due for up to $50.

  1. File Sales Tax Return

    Log in to your TAP account to file a sales tax return.

  2. Pay Sales Tax

    Log in to your TAP account to make a sales tax payment.

Mississippi's Sales Tax Registration & Reporting Agencies

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