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Mississippi Office of the State Auditor returns nearly $1.1 million to taxpayers in FY2026

The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor announced that it returned nearly $1.1 million in overpaid taxes to taxpayers during fiscal year 2026.

The office credited its efforts to improve tax collection and audit procedures for the recovery of these funds. Officials said the refunds represent a commitment to transparency and accountability in managing public funds.

The agency did not specify how many residents received refunds or the reasons for the overpayments. It also did not detail the methods used to identify and process the refunds.

The Office of the State Auditor said it will continue efforts to ensure taxpayer dollars are properly managed and returned when appropriate.

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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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