Combined tax revenues in Mississippi increased 23.7% in the second quarter of 2023 in comparison to the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
Overall, Mississippi collected $2.9 billion in taxes during the second quarter of 2023, compared to $2.4 billion in the previous quarter.
The majority of the state’s tax revenue was collected through general sales and gross receipts taxes ($1.8 billion) and income taxes ($1.1 billion).
In addition to detailed tax revenue data from each state, the Quarterly Summary of State and Local Government Tax Revenue includes an estimate of state and local government tax revenue at a national level.
The Census Bureau cautions that it sets the tax classifications among the survey categories, and they may differ from the classifications set by the state governments.
| Type of Tax | Amount (millions) |
|---|---|
| Sales and Gross Receipts Taxes | $1,771 |
| Income Taxes | $1,056 |
| License Taxes | $93 |
| Other Taxes | $12 |
| Property Taxes | $7 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
