Mississippi Payroll Tax Requirements
There are 4 required tax items you need in order to get setup for payroll.
| Requirement | Format | Agency |
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| Withholding Account Number | 0000-0000 (8 digits) | Mississippi Department of Revenue |
| Filing Frequency | Monthly or Quarterly | Mississippi Department of Revenue |
| Employer Account Number | 00-00000-0-00 (10 digits) | Mississippi Department of Employment Security |
| Total Contribution Rate | X.X% | Mississippi Department of Employment Security |
Withholding Account Number and Filing Frequency
New businesses can register online; afterwards, you will receive your account number and filing frequency.
Employer Account Number
New businesses can register online here.
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Existing businesses can find their account number and filing frequency on documents mailed from the Department of Revenue. You can also go online.
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The Department of Employment Security mailed you a Contribution Tax Rate Notice that includes your Employer Account Number.
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The Department of Revenue can be reached at (601) 923-7088.
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The Department of Employment Security can be reached at (601) 923-7700.