MS HB587

Exempts from sales tax retail sales of food for human consumption not purchased with food stamps, but which would be exempt if purchased with food stamps, effective July 1, 2019.

Increases the state sales tax rate from 7% to 9% on tangible personal property retail sales under Section 27-65-17.

Increases the state sales tax rate from 7% to 9% on utilities, telecommunications services, and related charges under Section 27-65-19.

Increases the state sales tax rate from 7% to 9% on amusement admissions and specified services under Sections 27-65-22 and 27-65-23.

Increases the state sales tax rate from 7% to 9% on alcoholic beverages and specified digital products under Sections 27-65-25 and 27-65-26.