SB2274

Mississippi SB2274 prohibits local governments from charging a processing fee for ad valorem tax payments made with a debit card.

Mississippi SB2274 amends the Mississippi Code to disallow local governments from charging a processing fee for ad valorem tax payments made with a debit card. The bill specifies that while local governments may accept various forms of electronic payments for ad valorem taxes, they cannot impose an additional fee on debit card transactions. The changes apply to county and municipal taxes, including those for judgments, fines, and penalties. The bill also allows agencies to bear the full cost of processing electronic payments if they can demonstrate cost-effectiveness.