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MS SB2272

MS SB2272
Sales tax; exempt certain agricultural and logging items.


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Introduced
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
02/09/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Sections 27-65-17 And 27-65-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From The State Sales Tax Retail Sales Of Certain Agricultural And Logging Items Formerly Taxed At The Rate Of 1.5%; To Exempt From The State Sales Tax Retail Sales Of Livestock Fencing Materials And Agricultural Lime, When Made To Commercial Farmers For Agricultural Purposes; To Direct The Department Of Revenue To Establish An Application Process For A Commercial Farmer's Permit To Be Issued; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends Mississippi law to exempt certain agricultural and logging items from the state sales tax, specifically removing a previously taxed rate of 1.5% on farm tractors and parts, as well as various farm implements and logging equipment. It also introduces new exemptions for retail sales of livestock fencing materials and agricultural lime when purchased by commercial farmers, who will need to obtain a special permit from the Department of Revenue to qualify for these exemptions. The bill also clarifies that the Department of Revenue will establish an application process for these commercial farmer permits, similar to the existing process for professional logger permits.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

Referred To Ways and Means (on 02/13/2026)

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