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Mississippi Car Sales Tax Calculator

The Mississippi car sales tax calculator applies the state's 5% sales tax to the price after your trade-in allowance. There is no city or county sales tax on top, so the state rate is the whole rate. Enter your numbers to see the estimate.

Last reviewed: September 25, 2026Reviewed by Michael Steve

Calculate Your Mississippi Car Sales Tax

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Mississippi's sales tax applies to the net purchase price the dealer charges, which includes dealer fees.

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How this estimate was calculated

    Estimates are for informational purposes only. Actual taxes and fees may vary based on your location, vehicle, transaction and current state rules.

    Estimated Mississippi Car Sales Tax

    State rate5%
    Local taxNone on vehicles
    Trade-inLowers taxable price
    Dealer feeTaxed with the price; limit not confirmed

    Mississippi charges 5% sales tax on cars, vans, buses and trucks under 10,000 lbs, which comes to $1,250.00 on a $25,000 purchase with no trade-in.

    The tax is based on the net purchase price of the vehicle, after both dealer discounts and any trade-in are subtracted, and there is no additional city or county sales tax anywhere in Mississippi.

    Separately from this one-time sales tax, Mississippi counties collect an annual ad valorem tax on vehicles, similar to a property tax, which is billed with registration each year.

    Mississippi Car Title and Registration Fees

    Mississippi's title fee is $9. Registration is $14 the first time and $12.75 to renew, though your county tax collector also bills a separate annual ad valorem tax based on the vehicle's value.

    FeeAmountNotes
    Title feeTitle$9.00The standard motor vehicle title fee.
    Registration feeRegistration$14.00$14 for a first-time registration, $12.75 to renew. Registration fees change every July 1.
    Dealer documentation feeSet by the dealerVariesWe have not confirmed a specific Mississippi dollar limit on the dealer documentation fee.

    How Mississippi Car Sales Tax Is Calculated

    1. Start with the purchase price.
    2. Subtract your trade-in allowance and any dealer discount.
    3. Multiply the result by the state rate of 5%.
    4. Add the $9 title fee, $14 first-time registration fee, and your county's annual ad valorem tax to reach your out-the-door price.

    Mississippi's annual ad valorem tax on a vehicle is a property tax collected by your county alongside registration, based on the vehicle's assessed value; it is separate from the one-time sales tax and not included in this estimate.

    The county ad valorem tax is separate from the one-time sales tax shown here and is not included in the total; your county tax collector's office can give you that figure based on your vehicle's assessed value. Read how a trade-in affects sales tax to see how Mississippi compares with other states.

    Example Mississippi Car Sales Tax Calculation

    This example shows the one-time sales tax and state fees only; the county's annual ad valorem tax is billed separately.

    Vehicle price$25,000.00
    Trade-in−$5,000.00
    Taxable amount$20,000.00
    State sales tax (5%)$1,000.00
    Title fee$9.00
    Registration fee$14.00
    Estimated total$21,023.00

    This is an illustration, not a quote.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi Car Sales Tax

    What is the car sales tax rate in Mississippi?

    Mississippi charges a 5% sales tax on cars, vans, buses and trucks under 10,000 lbs, applied to the price after your trade-in allowance. There is no additional city or county sales tax.

    Does a trade-in reduce Mississippi sales tax?

    Yes. The tax is based on the net purchase price after both dealer discounts and any trade-in are subtracted.

    What is Mississippi's ad valorem tax on a car?

    It is a separate annual property tax collected by your county with registration, based on the vehicle's assessed value. It is not part of the one-time sales tax.

    How much is the title fee in Mississippi?

    The title fee is $9. Registration is $14 for a first-time registration or $12.75 to renew.

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    Taxes and fees change, so confirm exact amounts with the agencies above.

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