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MS SB3121

Bill

Status

Failed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joey Fillingane

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Merchants collecting Mississippi state and local taxes on electronic payment transactions (credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards) would receive a tax credit equal to 2.5% of the taxes collected on those transactions
  • The credit applies to transactions where the merchant pays an interchange fee to payment card networks like Visa or Mastercard
  • Covered state taxes include sales taxes under Chapter 65 of Title 27, as well as taxes on gasoline, petroleum products, and certain environmental and highway fees
  • Covered local taxes include any taxes levied on hotels, motels, and restaurants under local Mississippi law
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Retailer Tax Fairness act; enact.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/17/2026

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