Is Mississippi a state where withholding is required?

<p>Mississippi law mandates that state income taxes be withheld from the earnings of both citizens and nonresidents. The tax applies to services done both within and outside of Mississippi by residents. Only salaries paid for services done within the state are subject to the tax for non-residents.</p>

what is Mississippi state withholding tax?

<p>Yes, whether a Mississippi person works in Mississippi or another state, all of his or her salaries are liable to Mississippi income tax.</p>

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Mississippi Payroll Tax And Labor Laws

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Did you know that agricultural laborers in Mississippi are not subject to withholding taxes?

Mississippi Wage and Hour Laws

There is no such thing as a minimum wage in Mississippi. Workers in the state are subject to federal minimum wage laws.

Mississippi Payroll for Employers

Employers subject to Mississippi’s wage payment statute must pay wages at least twice a month and no later than 15 days after the pay period ends.

Mississippi Unemployment:

Taxable Wage Base ($000s): 14,000

New Employer Rate (% Taxable Wages) 1.2**

Mississippi Income Tax Withholding

Mississippi law mandates that employers deduct state income tax from employees’ paychecks and send the money to the State Tax Commission.

Mississippi Benefits

Mississippi Voting Rights:

Employer Right to Schedule Voting Hours No

Pay Deduction for Voting Time Leave No

Mississippi does not have legislation requiring voters to take time off to vote.

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