Mississippi DOR Issues 2026 Sales Tax Holiday Guide for Retailers, Taxpayers

The Mississippi Department of Revenue (DOR) has issued an official guide for the 2026 Sales Tax Holiday, a temporary exemption period running from Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12, 2026, during which qualifying clothing, footwear, and school supplies with individual item prices under $100.00 will be exempt from sales tax, while items priced at $100.00 or more remain subject to the regular 7 percent sales tax rate. The bulletin provides comprehensive guidance for retailers and taxpayers, specifying that the $100 threshold applies per individual item rather than to combined purchases, and establishes important operational parameters, including that rental items ...