1. Hattiesburg-specific tax handling
- State sales tax: 7%. Local jurisdictions in Hattiesburg may add their own rate — verify with your local tax assessor.
- Late fees: MS statute Miss. Code §75-17-1 caps interest on unpaid invoices at 1.5% per month.
2. Standard moving company line items
- Labor — per hour per mover — billed by hour (~$65 default).
- Truck fee — billed by flat (~$150 default).
- Packing materials — billed by itemized.
- Long-distance mileage — billed by mile.
3. Payment terms that work in Hattiesburg
Net 0 is standard for moving companys. Most moving companys in competitive markets like Hattiesburg require a 25% deposit upfront before scheduling work. Accept card and ACH on the invoice itself — Hattiesburg customers expect a one-click payment link in their inbox.
4. Licensing & disclosures
Intrastate movers regulated by state PUC. Interstate movers require USDOT and FMCSA registration; binding/non-binding estimate rules apply.
Metro
Hattiesburg
State
MS
Net terms
0 days
Deposit
25%