EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC)

Mississippi does not currently offer a state-level EITC.

Latest Legislative Action: During the 2016 legislative session, lawmakers considered SB2067, a bill that would have established a non-refundable state EITC at 15% of the federal credit. The measure, which Gov. Phil Bryant supports, was voted down in committee.

CHILD TAX CREDIT (CTC)

Mississippi does not currently offer a state-level CTC.

CHILD AND DEPENDENT CARE TAX CREDIT (CDCTC)

Mississippi does not currently offer a state-level CDCTC.

Note: The state does offer child and dependent care tax credits to businesses that provide workers with child care services, but not to low-income families.