Mississippi House passes income tax elimination plan
- The Mississippi House of Representatives passed House Bill 1, known as the Build Up Mississippi Act, by an 88-24 vote on January 16, 2025.
- The bill aims to phase out the state's income tax and reduce the grocery tax, which is currently the highest in the country at 7%.
- House Speaker Jason White stated that the passage of HB 1 is a monumental step towards the largest tax cut in Mississippi's history.
- The bill will now proceed to the Senate, where it may undergo revisions or amendments before potential approval.
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Mississippi House Votes to Eliminate State Income Tax
Excerpt (max 50 words): The Mississippi House passed a plan to phase out and ultimately eliminate the state income tax while reducing the grocery tax and implementing a new gas tax. The post Mississippi Income Tax Elimination Plan Passes House, Includes New Gas Tax and Grocery Tax Cut appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.
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