MS Raises Hotel Tax, Exempts Legislators April 15, 2008 Joseph Bishop-Henchman Joseph Bishop-Henchman From WAPT in Jackson, Mississippi: The Mississippi House has approved a $1.25 daily hotel tax in Jackson to help the city increase police officers’ salaries.[…] The bill says anyone who has an extended hotel stay of at least 30 days would not be charged the extra $1.25 a day. Many lawmakers stay in Jackson hotels for their regular sessions, which last between 90 and 120 days. Why is police protection for people in the city for 30+ days less valuable than those in the city for 29 days or less? More on Mississippi tax reform here. (Hat tip Drew at NTU) Stay informed on the tax policies impacting you. Subscribe to get insights from our trusted experts delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Share Tweet Share Email Topics Mississippi Tags State Tax and Spending Policy