Mississippi

Governor Tate Reeves (R)

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EFTC status in Mississippi

Governor Tate Reeves formally submitted IRS Form 15714 on January 19, 2026. One of the first five states to do so.

"Mississippi believes that parents -- not government -- know what's best for their children's education. The Education Freedom Tax Credit Scholarship Program will help Mississippi continue its historic performance in classrooms across the state."

Governor Tate Reeves, January 19, 2026 (press release)

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The latest from Mississippi

On June 8, 2026, the IRS announced in release IR-2026-76 that 27 states, including Mississippi, had elected to participate in the new federal scholarship tax credit program created by the One Big Beautiful Bill, confirming Governor Tate Reeves's opt-in to promote school choice. States opt in by filing IRS Form 15714, and beginning January 1, 2027 donors may claim a federal credit of up to $1,700 for contributions to qualified scholarship granting organizations. June 8, 2026 · Internal Revenue Service (IR-2026-76) Read Full Article

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