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title: State Tax Debt Help in Mississippi: 2026 Guide | TaxTruce
url: https://taxtruce.com/states/mississippi
updated: 2026-10-29
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# Tax help in Mississippi

Mississippi tax rules, in plain words.

Updated October 8, 20267 sources[Fact checked](/editorial-standards)

The short answer

State tax debt in Mississippi is collected by Mississippi Department of Revenue, not the IRS. Use the Installment Agreement form 71-661.

## Key facts for Mississippi

State income tax
:   4.4% on taxable income over the first $10,000. [Source](https://www.dor.ms.gov/individual/individual-income-tax-frequently-asked-questions)

Payment plan
:   Use the Installment Agreement form 71-661. [Source](https://www.dor.ms.gov/node/5483)

Offer program
:   Yes. There are offer forms for individuals, the self employed and businesses. [Source](https://www.dor.ms.gov/sites/default/files/General%20Forms/Offer%20in%20Compromise%20Application%20Individuals.pdf)

## Two debts, two sets of rules

* The IRS collects federal taxes, with its own letters and plans.
* Mississippi Department of Revenue collects Mississippi taxes, with its own rules.
* A plan with the IRS does not stop the state from collecting, and the other way around.

## Common questions in Mississippi

Who collects state taxes in Mississippi?

The Mississippi Department of Revenue. It is separate from the IRS. A plan with one does not stop the other from collecting.

Can I get a payment plan for Mississippi taxes?

Use the Installment Agreement form 71-661.

Does Mississippi take offers in compromise?

Yes. There are offer forms for individuals, the self employed and businesses.

Can TaxTruce help with Mississippi tax debt?

Yes. TaxTruce is a free service that connects you with tax resolution firms that work in Mississippi. Answer a few questions, confirm your phone with a text code, and a firm reviews your situation and calls you back. We are not the IRS or a state agency.

Results depend on your situation. Not every case qualifies.

## Sources

1. [Mississippi Department of Revenue](https://www.dor.ms.gov)
2. [Mississippi Department of Revenue: income tax rates](https://www.dor.ms.gov/individual/individual-income-tax-frequently-asked-questions)
3. [Mississippi Department of Revenue: payment plans](https://www.dor.ms.gov/node/5483)
4. [Mississippi Department of Revenue: offers and settlements](https://www.dor.ms.gov/sites/default/files/General%20Forms/Offer%20in%20Compromise%20Application%20Individuals.pdf)
5. [Census QuickFacts Mississippi (ACS 2020-2024)](https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/MS/PST045224)
6. [Census Reporter: Mississippi profile (ACS 2024 1 year)](https://censusreporter.org/profiles/04000US28-mississippi/)
7. [Census population estimates, July 1, 2024 (share 65 and over)](https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/MS,AR,AL/PST120219)

Facts on this page come from Mississippi Department of Revenue and are linked. Rules change. Check with Mississippi Department of Revenue or a licensed tax pro before you act. We are not affiliated with Mississippi Department of Revenue.

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