Sales Tax Exemptions in Mississippi
- Prescription drugs
- Petrol
- Food stamps
- Extensive sales (beer and alcohol have a sales tax)
Mississippi Sales Tax Information
The Mississippi state sales tax rate is 7%, and the average MS sales tax after local surtaxes is 7.07%.
Sales Tax Exemption Criteria
- Organizations exempt from federal income tax are not automatically exempt from sales taxes.
- Applications take time. File separately for exemption.
Examples of Exempt Goods
- Non-prepared food purchased with food stamps
- Prescription drugs
- Some medical supplies
Types of Goods Exempt from Sales Tax
- Certain types of food
- Some building materials
- Prescription drugs
Ohio Sales Tax Overview
Ohio first adopted a general state sales tax in 1934, and the rate has risen to 5.75 percent. On top of the state sales tax, there may be one or more local sales taxes, as well as one or more special district taxes, each of which can range between 0 percent and 2.25 percent.
Goods Subject to Sales Tax in Ohio
- Physical property: furniture, appliances, vehicles
- Prescription medicine, groceries, gasoline
Tax Exemption Forms in Ohio
Visit Ohio’s tax forms page to download and complete the appropriate exemption form. The state has several, including the general resale certificate, an exemption form for construction contractors, sales of motor vehicles, and sales of vessels.