Mississippi is turning the page on the old way of doing things. With the stroke of a pen, Gov. Tate Reeves signed legislation this week that will eliminate the state’s individual income tax — a move he says marks a true break from the past and a bold commitment to a stronger future.
We did it, Mississippi! We just eliminated the income tax!
Today is a day that will be remembered — not just for the headlines, not just for the politics, but for the profound, generational change it represents.
Today, I was proud to sign into law a complete elimination of the… pic.twitter.com/wMsS59JGyz
— Governor Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) March 27, 2025
“This is more than a policy victory. This is a transformation,” Reeves declared. The governor emphasized that this wasn’t just about cutting taxes but about unleashing the full potential of Mississippi’s people. In his view, taxing income means taxing work, ambition and success. That ends now.
Reeves framed the moment as a generational milestone. He said future Mississippians will look back on this day as the one where the state took its shot — when it bet on itself and decided to lead instead of follow. According to the governor, Mississippi is no longer just part of the national conversation. It’s setting the pace.
He made clear that the people of Mississippi are the ones who benefit most from this change. “This law means more money in your pocket,” Reeves said. “It means more jobs in your town. It means a future with more opportunity for your children and grandchildren.”
The governor has been building toward this moment for years, pushing for tax relief since his time as lieutenant governor. Now, with the full repeal signed into law, Mississippi officially joins a small group of states that don’t impose income taxes — a distinction Reeves called rare and powerful.
Reeves said this sends a direct message to job creators, families and entrepreneurs across the country. Mississippi, he said, won’t penalize hard work. It welcomes investment, growth and ambition — and now offers a clearer path to success than many high-tax states.
He credited lawmakers who stood firm throughout the process. Speaker Jason White received special thanks for his tireless effort, along with Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and House Ways and Means Chairman Trey Lamar. Reeves said it took teamwork, negotiation and focus to make it happen.
Mississippi’s message is clear: if you want to build something, do it here — where the work of your hands belongs to you.
