In a significant potential shift in taxation, Mississippi and Kentucky are on the verge of eliminating state income taxes, a feat not accomplished by any state since 1980. Mississippi has garnered attention for its tax reform efforts, including a new pension fund tier for public employees and discussions surrounding tax cuts that could affect citizens differently, with some possibly facing tax increases. Governor Tate Reeves and legislative leaders are advocating for these reforms, positioning Mississippi as a leader in conservative tax reform amid growing public interest in the elimination of paycheck taxes.