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Does Mississippi accept the federal extension?

By Olivia Norman |

Automatic Mississippi Income Tax Extension Please be aware that Mississippi will not accept the federal extension form as an extension for your Mississippi tax return. However, if you expect to owe income taxes, you should submit your payment with payment voucher Form 80-106.

Why did I get my federal refund before my state?

Because the IRS is separate from your state’s Department of Revenue, sometimes you will receive your federal refund before your state refund, or vice versa.

Why am I getting so much back in federal taxes?

It boils down to this: If you’re getting a sizable refund just about every year and you’re having federal taxes held out of your pay, you’re probably having too much held out for federal taxes. So when you get a big refund, you’re just getting your own money back.

How do I file a Mississippi tax extension?

Mississippi Tax Extension Form: To request a Mississippi extension, file Form 80-106 by the original due date of your return and pay any income tax due. If you have an approved Federal tax extension (IRS Form 4868), you will automatically receive a Mississippi tax extension.

How to change your Mississippi withholding tax rate?

Employees may change their Mississippi and Federal withholding tax rates by completing a new Mississippi Form 89-350 ​ and Federal Form W-4. Who do I contact about Unemployment Taxes?

How to file an unemployment claim in Mississippi?

A. To file an Unemployment Claim, visit the MDES website at or call the MDES Contact Center at 601-493-9427. Online filing is encouraged! A claim may be filed on-line at twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.

How to get a Fein number in Mississippi?

No, Mississippi issues a unique eight-digit number to identify each tax account. Your FEIN is used in the registration process to identify the taxpayer entity. How do I get a FEIN?

When does the Sardis tax go out of effect in Mississippi?

Effective immediately, Mississippi law no longer requires taxpayers to submit accelerated payments for sales, use and withholding tax. The Sardis Tourism Tax is no longer in effect as of July 1, 2021.