How much should freelancers in Mississippi set aside for taxes?

As an estimate, a self-employed person in Mississippi with $50,000 of profit should set aside about 23% of that profit, rising to about 26% at $100,000. That covers federal income tax and self-employment tax, plus Mississippi state income tax. Here's where the numbers come from.

Mississippi's 2026 income tax at a glance

Mississippi's rate fell from 4.4% to 4% in 2026 and is scheduled to keep falling, to 3% by 2030. Mississippi exempts a first slice of income, which this simple model ignores.

Rates and brackets are as of January 1, 2026, for single filers, from the Tax Foundation's annual state survey. Married couples filing jointly usually get wider brackets.

	Mississippi
Structure	Flat 4%
Planning rate at $50,000 profit	4.0%
Planning rate at $100,000 profit	4.0%

Your planning rate

Mississippi taxes income at one rate, so planning is easy: your state tax is roughly 4% of your profit. The planning rates above are a touch lower because half of your self-employment tax comes off first.

In our quarterly tax calculator, enter 4.0% (or 4.0% if your profit is nearer $100,000) as your state rate.

How much to set aside in Mississippi

Estimated total tax as a share of profit for a single filer with no other job: federal income tax, self-employment tax and Mississippi income tax, using 2026 rules and the standard deduction. Save this share of each payment after business expenses.

Profit	Federal + SE tax	MS tax (est.)	Set aside
$30,000	$5,181	$1,115	21%
$50,000	$9,732	$1,859	23%
$75,000	$15,495	$2,788	24%
$100,000	$22,365	$3,717	26%
$150,000	$37,608	$5,576	29%

Mississippi estimated tax payments

Mississippi expects freelancers who will owe state tax to pay during the year too. Most states use the same four dates as the IRS, but a few don't, so confirm the dates and payment options with the Mississippi Department of Revenue.

An easy habit: when you make each federal quarterly payment, make the state one the same day.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Mississippi have a state income tax?

Yes. For 2026 it's flat 4%, according to the Tax Foundation's survey of rates as of January 1, 2026.

What percentage should I set aside for taxes in Mississippi?

As an estimate, a single freelancer with no other job should save about 23% of profit at $50,000 and 26% at $100,000, covering federal income tax, self-employment tax and state income tax. A day job, a spouse's income or big write-offs change the number, so use the calculator for yours.

What state rate should I enter in a tax calculator for Mississippi?

Use your planning rate: about 4.0% at $50,000 of profit or 4.0% at $100,000. It's the average Mississippi rate on that income before deductions and credits, so it leans slightly high.

Sources

Estimates and general information, not tax advice. Check with a tax professional for your situation.