Trees · Mississippi

MFC Mississippi Reforestation Tax Credit

Run by Mississippi Forestry Commission and Mississippi Department of Revenue

Status not postedPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Income tax credit of up to 50% of the cost of approved hardwood and pine reforestation practices
Who qualifies
Individuals or groups of non-industrial private forest landowners.
Where
Non-industrial private forest landowners anywhere in Mississippi.
Status
Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
Type of payment
Tax credit or exemption
Official program page

What you do

Replant forestland with pine or hardwood trees under a registered forester's reforestation plan and claim a state income tax credit.

Requirements

  • Reforestation plan prepared by a Registered Forester
  • Registered Forester verifies completed work on Mississippi form 80-315
  • Orchards, Christmas trees and ornamental trees are excluded
  • Acreage already in a state or federal incentive program generally not eligible (ask a tax advisor about combining)

The plan or design it asks for

Reforestation plan by a Registered Forester; acreage minimum not published.

Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check Mississippi Forestry Commission's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Hire or consult a Registered Forester for a reforestation plan
  2. 2Complete the planting practices
  3. 3Have the forester verify the work on form 80-315
  4. 4File form 80-315 with the Mississippi Department of Revenue with your income tax return

Timing and deadlines

not published

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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