House Votes In Favor Of Kosciusko Restaurant Tax

The Mississippi House voted 107-7 Thursday to allow Kosciusko aldermen to put a restaurant tax referendum on the ballot.   If 60 per cent of the voters approve it, the city could charge a two per cent tax on prepared food and beverages with the... Read More.


Hosemann Wants State Gas Tax Suspended

A small part of what we’re paying for gas is the state fuel tax of 18.4 cents per gallon.  And Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann says that’s a tax we could do without—for six months.   He’s proposing suspending the tax as Mississippi and the rest... Read More.


Senate Approves Tax Cut Plan

Some senators argued it was too much while some said it didn't go far enough.  But the vote Wednesday was 40 to 11 to pass a plan to cut taxes in Mississippi.  The bill would phase out the four per cent income tax bracket... Read More.

Reeves Likes “Pieces” Of The Two Tax Plans

Governor Reeves is making it clear he favors elimination of the state income tax.   But he's not ready to fully support the House plan which would phase out the income tax because it also includes tax increases.   Reeves says there are "pieces" of the... Read More.

IRS Tax Deadline Extended

The IRS will delay the traditional April 15 tax filing due date until May 17 to cope with added duties and provide Americans more flexibility, according to a House committee. The IRS and Treasury did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday.... Read More.


Mississippi Department of Revenue extends tax filing deadline

The Mississippi Department of Revenue is extending filing and payment deadlines until May 15, 2020. “This includes both individual and corporate income taxes. The first quarter 2020 estimated tax payment is also extended until that time,” according to the Mississippi Department of Revenue. Penalties will not... Read More.