Live in Mississippi, work in Tennessee
Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
State income tax: $3,268 a year
Living in Mississippi and working in Tennessee, you'd pay about $3,268 in state income tax on $100,000 of wages.
Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
State tax at different salaries
| Wages | To TN | To MS | Total | If you worked in MS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $0 | $1,268 | $1,268 | $1,268 |
| $75,000 | $0 | $2,268 | $2,268 | $2,268 |
| $100,000 | $0 | $3,268 | $3,268 | $3,268 |
| $150,000 | $0 | $5,268 | $5,268 | $5,268 |
| $250,000 | $0 | $9,268 | $9,268 | $9,268 |
Single filer, all wages earned in Tennessee, 2026 state tax rules, standard deductions. Local income taxes not included.
What to do
- Make sure your employer withholds Mississippi tax, since nothing is withheld for Tennessee.
- Keep a record of the days you work in each state, especially if you sometimes work from home.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay Tennessee income tax if I live in Mississippi?
No. Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
Do I have to file taxes in both Mississippi and Tennessee?
Usually you file only one state return (a resident return in Mississippi), though some states still require a nonresident return to get a refund of any wrongly withheld tax.
Will I be taxed twice?
No. Tennessee doesn't tax your wages, so you pay only Mississippi: about $3,268 on $100,000.
Related
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Rules reviewed 2026-09-24 from state revenue departments and the Tax Foundation. Estimates only; confirm with each state's revenue department.