Mississippi · Head of Household Filing Status
Head of Household Filing Status in Mississippi (2026)
Higher standard deduction and lower tax rates for unmarried people supporting dependents. Mississippi has a flat 4% income tax, so a Mississippi filer's combined marginal rate on the next dollar at $48,610 of income is about 16% (12% federal + 4% MS).
2026 savings example for Mississippi
Planning estimate for a single filer earning $48,610 (Mississippi median household income in LevyIO's state dataset) who removes $5,000 from taxable income. Federal tax uses the 2026 IRS brackets after the $16,100 standard deduction; MS tax uses the state brackets in LevyIO's dataset and assumes the state follows the federal treatment.
Estimated total savings
$800
Federal savings
$600
$3,653 → $3,053 · 12% bracket
MS state savings
$200
$1,452 → $1,252 · 4% marginal
Combined marginal rate
16%
≈ $160 saved per $1,000 deducted
Federal × Mississippi marginal rates (2026, single)
Gross-income ranges include the federal standard deduction. The MS column is the state marginal rate at the midpoint of each range. The last column is the tax saved per $1,000 deducted at that combined rate.
| Federal bracket | Gross income (single) | MS marginal | Combined | Per $1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $16,100 - $28,500 | 4% | 14% | $140 |
| 12% | $28,500 - $66,500 | 4% | 16% | $160 |
| 22% | $66,500 - $121,800 | 4% | 26% | $260 |
| 24% | $121,800 - $217,875 | 4% | 28% | $280 |
| 32% | $217,875 - $272,325 | 4% | 36% | $360 |
| 35% | $272,325 - $656,700 | 4% | 39% | $390 |
| 37% | Over $656,700 | 4% | 41% | $410 |
Eligibility & forms
Unmarried taxpayers supporting dependents
- Unmarried on Dec 31
- Pay >50% of household costs
- Qualifying person lived with you
Federal forms: Form 1040
Mississippi filing notes
Use the 2026 4% rate above $10,000, not older 4.4% or 4.7% assumptions. Standard deduction is $2,300 single / $4,600 married. Verify retirement exclusions and current forms before filing.
Common mistakes: Filing when married; Not meeting support test.
Frequently asked questions
How much can the Head of Household Filing Status save a Mississippi taxpayer in 2026?
In LevyIO's example, a single filer with $48,610 of income (the Mississippi median household income in our state dataset) who removes $5,000 from taxable income saves about $600 in 2026 federal tax (12% marginal bracket) plus about $200 in Mississippi tax (4% state marginal rate), roughly $800 combined. It is a planning estimate computed from the 2026 IRS brackets and LevyIO's MS bracket data, not a survey figure.
What is the Mississippi income tax rate for 2026?
Mississippi has a flat 4% income tax. The MS standard deduction in LevyIO's dataset is $2,300 single / $4,600 married. Tax year 2026 rate: 0% on first $10,000 of taxable income and 4% above $10,000. Low property taxes and low cost of living.
Who qualifies for the Head of Household Filing Status in Mississippi?
Unmarried taxpayers supporting dependents. The federal rules are the same in every state; the requirements are: Unmarried on Dec 31; Pay >50% of household costs; Qualifying person lived with you. Mississippi filers should confirm on the MS return whether the state follows the federal treatment.
Which forms do I file to claim the Head of Household Filing Status?
Federal: Form 1040. Mississippi: check the Mississippi Department of Revenue instructions for the matching state schedule. Common mistakes: Filing when married; Not meeting support test.
Head of Household Filing Status in other states
Sources
Reviewed 2026-09-17. Estimates are educational planning figures computed from the IRS 2026 inflation adjustments and LevyIO's state bracket dataset; they are not tax advice.