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      "id": "learn_r6686_mississippi_required_paperwork_and_licenses_6686_mississippi_required_paperwork_and_licenses_p_sales7",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Sales tax rate on tangible goods",
      "summary": "All sales of tangible personal property in Mississippi are taxed at the regular retail rate of 7% unless exempt or reduced.",
      "body": "All sales of tangible personal property in Mississippi are taxed at the regular retail rate of 7% unless exempt or reduced.\n\nWhat Mississippi Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“All sales of tangible personal property in the State of Mississippi are subject to the regular retail rate of sales tax (7%)”\n\nNote: Digital downloads and services are not addressed by this page; merch and physical goods are.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.dor.ms.gov/business/sales-use-tax/mississippi-sales-and-use-taxes",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Mississippi Department of Revenue",
      "evidence_quote": "All sales of tangible personal property in the State of Mississippi are subject to the regular retail rate of sales tax (7%)",
      "volatility": "medium",
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      "subject": "Mississippi Department of Revenue: sales and use taxes",
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      "id": "learn_r6686_mississippi_required_paperwork_and_licenses_6686_mississippi_required_paperwork_and_licenses_p_permit",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Sales tax permit before selling",
      "summary": "Before engaging in any business in Mississippi subject to sales tax, a permit or registration license is required from the Department of Revenue; a separate permit is needed for each location.",
      "body": "Before engaging in any business in Mississippi subject to sales tax, a permit or registration license is required from the Department of Revenue; a separate permit is needed for each location.\n\nWhat Mississippi Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“Before engaging in any business in Mississippi subject to sales tax, a permit or registration license is required from the Department of Revenue.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.dor.ms.gov/business/sales-use-tax/mississippi-sales-and-use-taxes",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
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      "evidence_quote": "Before engaging in any business in Mississippi subject to sales tax, a permit or registration license is required from the Department of Revenue.",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "Mississippi Department of Revenue: sales and use taxes",
      "topic": "Sales tax permit before selling",
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      "id": "learn_r6686_mississippi_required_paperwork_and_licenses_6686_mississippi_required_paperwork_and_licenses_p_due20",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Sales tax return due date",
      "summary": "Sales tax returns are due on or before the 20th day following the end of the reporting period.",
      "body": "Sales tax returns are due on or before the 20th day following the end of the reporting period.\n\nWhat Mississippi Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“Returns are due on or before the 20th day following the end of the reporting period.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.dor.ms.gov/business/sales-use-tax/mississippi-sales-and-use-taxes",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
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      "evidence_quote": "Returns are due on or before the 20th day following the end of the reporting period.",
      "volatility": "medium",
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      "subject": "Mississippi Department of Revenue: sales and use taxes",
      "topic": "Sales tax return due date",
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      "id": "learn_r6686_mississippi_required_paperwork_and_licenses_6686_mississippi_required_paperwork_and_licenses_p_use",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Use tax on out-of-state purchases",
      "summary": "Use tax applies to property acquired for use in Mississippi on which sales or use tax has not been paid to another state at an equal rate.",
      "body": "Use tax applies to property acquired for use in Mississippi on which sales or use tax has not been paid to another state at an equal rate.\n\nWhat Mississippi Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“Use tax applies to personal property acquired in any manner for use, storage, or consumption within this state for which sales or use tax has not been paid to another state at a rate equal to the applicable Mississippi rate.”\n\nNote: Camera, lighting and computer gear bought from out-of-state sellers that do not charge Mississippi tax falls here.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.dor.ms.gov/business/sales-use-tax/mississippi-sales-and-use-taxes",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Mississippi Department of Revenue",
      "evidence_quote": "Use tax applies to personal property acquired in any manner for use, storage, or consumption within this state for which sales or use tax has not been paid to another state at a rate equal to the applicable Mississippi rate.",
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      "topic": "Use tax on out-of-state purchases",
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      "id": "learn_r6686_mississippi_required_paperwork_and_licenses_6686_mississippi_required_paperwork_and_licenses_wh_sole",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Mississippi Department of Revenue: withholding tax: Sole proprietor registration number",
      "summary": "A sole proprietorship registering for a withholding account needs either a Social Security Number or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.",
      "body": "A sole proprietorship registering for a withholding account needs either a Social Security Number or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.\n\nWhat Mississippi Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“A sole proprietorship needs either a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.dor.ms.gov/business/withholding-tax/withholding-tax-information",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
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      "evidence_quote": "A sole proprietorship needs either a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).",
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      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Online registration through TAP",
      "summary": "New sales and use tax accounts can be registered online through TAP; a packet with the permit is mailed afterwards.",
      "body": "New sales and use tax accounts can be registered online through TAP; a packet with the permit is mailed afterwards.\n\nWhat Mississippi Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“You can register online for new Sales and Use Tax accounts. Go to TAP and follow instructions for online registration.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.dor.ms.gov/business/sales-use-tax/registration-information-sales-and-use-tax-applicants",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Mississippi Department of Revenue",
      "evidence_quote": "You can register online for new Sales and Use Tax accounts. Go to TAP and follow instructions for online registration.",
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      "topic": "Online registration through TAP",
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      "id": "learn_r6686_mississippi_required_paperwork_and_licenses_6686_mississippi_required_paperwork_and_licenses_sar",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "LLC and corporation annual report",
      "summary": "All for-profit corporations, nonprofit corporations and LLCs operating in Mississippi must file an annual report with the Secretary of State.",
      "body": "All for-profit corporations, nonprofit corporations and LLCs operating in Mississippi must file an annual report with the Secretary of State.\n\nWhat Mississippi Secretary of State actually says:\n\n“all for profit corporations, nonprofit corporations, and limited liability companies operating in Mississippi are required to file an Annual Report with the Secretary of State.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.sos.ms.gov/business-services/annual-reports",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Mississippi Secretary of State",
      "evidence_quote": "all for profit corporations, nonprofit corporations, and limited liability companies operating in Mississippi are required to file an Annual Report with the Secretary of State.",
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      "id": "learn_r6686_mississippi_required_paperwork_and_licenses_6686_mississippi_required_paperwork_and_licenses_sar_dissolve",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Mississippi Secretary of State: annual reports: Failure to file",
      "summary": "Failure to file the annual report may result in administrative dissolution of the organization.",
      "body": "Failure to file the annual report may result in administrative dissolution of the organization.\n\nWhat Mississippi Secretary of State actually says:\n\n“Failure to file the Annual Report may result in the administrative dissolution of the organization.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.sos.ms.gov/business-services/annual-reports",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
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      "id": "learn_r6686_mississippi_required_paperwork_and_licenses_6686_mississippi_required_paperwork_and_licenses_fees",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Mississippi Secretary of State: business FAQs: Filing fees set by statute",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Filing fees for business documents are set in statute by the Legislature, not by the Secretary of State.",
      "body": "Filing fees for business documents are set in statute by the Legislature, not by the Secretary of State.\n\nWhat Mississippi Secretary of State actually says:\n\n“Filing fees for business documents are set in statute by the Mississippi legislature.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.sos.ms.gov/business-services/business-faqs",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-18",
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      "evidence_quote": "Filing fees for business documents are set in statute by the Mississippi legislature.",
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        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
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      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Business filings online",
      "summary": "All business filings may be submitted and paid for online.",
      "body": "All business filings may be submitted and paid for online.\n\nWhat Mississippi Secretary of State actually says:\n\n“All business filings may be submitted and paid for online.”",
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      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Mississippi Secretary of State: business FAQs: Registered agent changes",
      "summary": "There is no separate form to change a registered agent; it is handled as an amendment.",
      "body": "There is no separate form to change a registered agent; it is handled as an amendment.\n\nWhat Mississippi Secretary of State actually says:\n\n“There is no longer a separate form to change the registered agent for a company.”",
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      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Mississippi Department of Revenue: record keeping: Keep records three years",
      "summary": "Taxpayers must keep records at least three years and make them available to DOR on request.",
      "body": "Taxpayers must keep records at least three years and make them available to DOR on request.\n\nWhat Mississippi Department of Revenue actually says:\n\n“Records must be kept at least three (3) years.”",
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