2013 Mississippi Code
Title 27 - TAXATION AND FINANCE
Chapter 65 - SALES TAX
IN GENERAL
§ 27-65-42 - Statute of limitations

The amount of taxes due on any return which has been filed as required by this chapter shall be determined and assessed within thirty-six (36) months from the date such return was filed, and no suit or other proceedings for the collection of any taxes due shall be begun after the expiration of thirty-six (36) months from the date such return was filed, except as otherwise provided in this section and Section 27-65-55. However, when an examination of a taxpayer's records to verify returns made under this chapter has been initiated and the taxpayer notified thereof, either by certified mail or personal delivery by an agent of the commissioner, within the thirty-six-month examination period provided herein, the determination of the correct tax liability may be made by the commission after the expiration of said thirty-six-month examination period, provided that said determination shall be made with reasonable promptness and diligence. When a false or fraudulent return has been filed with the intent to evade tax or in case no return has been filed, the amount of tax due may be determined, assessed and collected and suit or proceedings for the collection of the tax may be begun at any time after it becomes due.

A taxpayer may apply to the commissioner for revision of the tax assessed against him, or paid by him, at any time within thirty-six (36) months from the date of the assessment or from the date the return was filed. Unless a claim for credit or refund is filed by the taxpayer within thirty-six (36) months from the time the return was filed or assessment made, no credit or refund shall be allowed.