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Home » About Starkville » Business Environment » Taxes

Starkville and Oktibbeha County tax information for businesses. Mississippi Commercial and Personal Property, Income, and Sales Tax resources.

State of Mississippi Taxes

Related Links

  • Mississippi Department of Revenue Corporate Income and Franchise Tax, S-Corporation, Partnership, LLC, and LLP Income Tax
  • Frequently asked questions for corporate income and franchise tax in Mississippi
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Corporate Income Tax

Mississippi calculates corporate income tax as follows: 0% on the first $5,000 of taxable income, 4% on the next $5,000 of taxable income, and 5% on the remaining amount. (Source: MS DOR)

Property Tax

There is no state property tax.

Franchise Tax

For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, but before January 1, 2024, Franchise tax is computed at $1.25 per $1,000 (or fraction thereof ) of the value of the capital employed, in excess of $100,000 or the assessed property values in this state, whichever is greater. In no case shall the franchise tax computed be less than $25. (Source: MS DOR)

Sales Tax

Mississippi has a 7% sales tax.

Oktibbeha County Taxes

Related Links

  • Tax Assessor & Collector’s web page
  • FAQ’s for Land Taxes
  • Property Tax Information

Personal Property Tax

  • Description: http://tscmaps.com/pg/personal-property/
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Millage Rates

http://tscmaps.com/millage/oktibbeha-ms/

Appraisal Information

http://tscmaps.com/appr/frm/ms/oktibbeha/

Property Tax Search

http://tscmaps.com/cnty/oktibbeha-ms/

Map of Parcels

http://oktibbeha.tscmaps.com/ms/oktibbeha/

City of StarkvilleTaxes

Sales Tax

The City of Starkville levies a 2% food and beverage tax and 2% hotel/motel tax.

Privilege License

All retail, food service, general contractors, and general service businesses operating within the city limits must have a privilege license. Guidelines for a privilege license (PDF) . Privilege license may be obtained at the City Clerk’s office.

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