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Mississippi’s October revenue collections exceed estimates by $45.7 million

By: Frank Corder - November 4, 2025

  • The first four months of the Magnolia State’s current fiscal year have surpassed the prior year’s collections by $79 million, or 3.18 percent.

Mississippi revenue collections exceeded estimates in October by $45.7 million.

The Legislative Budget Office reported Tuesday that Mississippi’s revenue collections for the fourth month of the current fiscal year were up 6.83 percent above the sine die revenue estimate for the month.

The October news comes after a strong first quarter of the fiscal year where Mississippi revenues exceeded estimates by $24.3 million.

LBO noted that fiscal year-to-date total revenue collections through October 2025 were $69.9 million, or 2.8 percent above estimates. In addition, the first four months of this fiscal year surpassed the prior year’s collections by $79 million, or 3.18 percent.

The total Fiscal Year 2026 revenue estimate is $7.6 billion.

(Image from the Legislative Budget Office)

Even as Mississippi continues to phase out its individual income tax over the next decade, leading the way in increased revenue for October were individual income tax and sales tax collections.

Individual income tax collections for the month of October were above the prior year by $22.4 million and sales tax collections for the month were above the prior year by $12.3 million.

Corporate income tax collections for the month were the same as the prior year.

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Frank Corder

For nearly two decades, Frank Corder has reported and offered analysis on government, public policy, elections, business and matters of faith. He is the Editor for Magnolia Tribune where he oversees the day-to-day content development. Frank’s interviews, articles, and columns have been syndicated throughout Mississippi as well as in various national publications. His resume includes appearances on the BBC, CBS News, ABC News, and Fox News, among others. Frank is a frequent analyst on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State and beyond. During his career, Frank has interviewed government officials and candidates from City Halls to the White House, including Presidential candidates, White House officials, U.S. Senators, Congressmen, Cabinet Secretaries, and Governors. He previously hosted his own local radio and television programs and has managed private businesses in the financial, hospitality, and retail sectors. Frank has served his community as an elected City Councilman and as an Assistant/Acting City Manager. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, he led the effort to plan Pascagoula's recovery and rebuilding which earned him recognition as Mississippi's Volunteer of the Year. Frank also led Pascagoula's municipal government out of a $14.5 million deficit, which the Mississippi State Auditor heralded as a model for other communities facing dire financial straits. As the president of the Pascagoula High School Quarterback Club, Frank has self-published "The Book of Pascagoula Football." He has been married for over 25 years and has two children, both of whom work in public education. Email Frank: frank@magnoliatribune.com