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Mississippi Department of Revenue Holds Workshops for Homestead Exemption Season

The Mississippi Department of Revenue recently hosted its annual workshops to train county officials for the upcoming homestead exemption season, which runs from January 1 to April 1.

Department staff provided detailed instruction, updates, and hands-on guidance to those involved in the process, including tax assessors, homestead clerks, chancery clerks, and deputy clerks.

This year, DOR hosted four in-person workshops and one virtual session to ensure accessibility and flexibility for participants. The training aims to support county officials in managing the homestead exemption process effectively.

Officials and staff praised the efforts, emphasizing the department’s commitment to assisting counties across Mississippi. The workshops are part of DOR’s ongoing effort to streamline property tax exemptions and improve service delivery.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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