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MS HB1343

MS HB1343
Sales tax; phase out on sales of certain food.


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Introduced
01/21/2019
In Committee
01/21/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/27/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Sections 27-65-17 And 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Phase Out The Sales Tax On Retail Sales Of Food For Human Consumption Not Purchased With Food Stamps But Which Would Be Exempt From Sales Tax If Such Food Were Purchased With Food Stamps; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill phases out the sales tax on retail sales of food for human consumption that would be exempt from sales tax if purchased with food stamps. The sales tax rate on these food items will gradually decrease from 6% to 0% over a 6-year period, with the final exemption taking effect on July 1, 2025. The bill also makes several other amendments to the sales tax law, including provisions related to the taxation of certain manufacturing machinery and equipment, agricultural equipment, and tangible personal property sold to various nonprofit organizations.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/27/2019)

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