Mississippi

28th

highest in the U.S.

15.05%
combined wireless tax rate

Comparative Tax Rate – Wireless vs. Other Goods (%)

Wireless taxes and fees are double the sales tax for other goods and services.

Why so much?

Tax / Charge Tax %
State sales tax 7.00%
Wireless 911 2.13%
911 Training surcharge 0.11%
Universal Service Fund (Federal) 5.82%
TOTAL TRANSACTION TAX 15.05%

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Source: Wireless Taxes and Fees Continue Growth Trend by Scott Mackey.