Sales tax in Tupelo, MS
The combined sales tax rate in Tupelo, MS is about 7.25%, and ranges from 7% to 7.25% depending on the exact address.
Estimated from 4 ZIP codes covering Tupelo. Enter your ZIP code in the calculator for a closer figure.
- ZIP codes
- 4 on file, every one crossing the city line
- County
- Lee County
ZIP codes in Tupelo
4 on file, every one crossing the city line. Each has its own page.
4 ZIP codes crossing the city line
Part of each of these lies outside Tupelo. An address in one may be taxed at a neighbour's rate instead, and the figure shown is the most likely one across the whole ZIP code.
How the combined rate in Tupelo, MS is made up
Each government below levies its own share. A seller collects them together at the till and passes each share to the authority that levied it.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate | Applies to | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | state | 7% | all 4 ZIP codes | Jul 1, 1992 | Mississippi sales tax rates |
| Tupelo | city | 0.25% | all 4 ZIP codes | Feb 1, 1989 | Mississippi tourism and economic development taxes |
| Combined rate | 7.25% | ||||
How Tupelo compares with the rest of Mississippi
Tupelo's ~7.25% is above what most ZIP codes carry in Mississippi. Of the state's 531 ZIP codes with a figure, 4 land on the same one, 508 carry a lower figure and 19 a higher one. Across Mississippi the combined rate runs from 7% to 8%. See every city in Mississippi.
| Combined rate | ZIP codes | Which is this city |
|---|---|---|
| ~7% | 508 | |
| ~8% | 19 | |
| ~7.25% | 4 | Tupelo |
Counted from ZIP-code figures. A tilde marks a band where some ZIP codes cross a tax boundary and are counted at their most likely rate.
How sales tax is collected
The seller generally collects the tax from the buyer at the point of sale and passes it to the authorities that levied it. In most states it is added at the till rather than included in the advertised price. Read how sales tax works, including sourcing rules, online purchases and who is required to collect.
Rates last verified: Sep 4, 2026. This is when the source was last read, not when this page was last edited.
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