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New Hampshire Income Tax Calculator

Calculate your 2026 New Hampshire state income tax. See your bracket breakdown, effective rate, and how New Hampshire compares to neighboring states.

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About New Hampshire state taxes (Tax year 2026)

New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages or salary. The state previously taxed interest and dividends at 5%, but that tax was fully phased out as of January 2025. New Hampshire also has no sales tax.

New Hampshire has no state or local sales tax. This applies to all goods and services.

New Hampshire is one of the most tax-friendly states with no income tax and no sales tax. However, it has some of the highest property tax rates in the nation to compensate.

Filing in New Hampshire: returns for tax year 2026 are administered by the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration and are generally filed in 2027 by the federal April deadline unless New Hampshire declares a state-specific extension. Tax type on this return: None. Top marginal rate: 0%. State sales-tax rate: 0%. For the most current contact info, see the Federation of Tax Administrators directory.

New Hampshire — Does New Hampshire have an income tax? No. As of 2025, New Hampshire has no income tax at all. The former 5% tax on interest and dividends was fully phased out in January 2025.

New Hampshire — Does New Hampshire have a sales tax? No, New Hampshire has no state or local sales tax on any goods or services.

New Hampshire — How does New Hampshire fund its government? New Hampshire relies heavily on property taxes (among the highest in the nation), business taxes, real estate transfer taxes, meals and rooms taxes, and various fees.

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AuthorCalculover Editorial Team Tax education
Editorial ownerCalculover Tax & Payroll Desk State-tax methodology owner
ReviewerCalculover Editorial Review Government-source and limitation review
Last reviewed2026-05-14
Last verified2026-05-14
Data effective date2026-01-01
JurisdictionNew Hampshire

Methodology

State-tax per-state pages apply the published 2026 bracket schedule, standard deduction, and filing-status rules for the listed jurisdiction. Federal AGI inputs are mapped to state taxable income before bracket math runs. Local taxes (NYC, Philadelphia, certain Ohio cities) are flagged but not embedded in the base estimate.

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Professional guidance: This page is for state-tax education only and is not tax, legal, financial, or investment advice. State tax decisions and multi-state filing should be reviewed with a CPA or enrolled agent licensed in the relevant states.

New Hampshire Income Tax FAQs

Does New Hampshire have a state income tax?

No. New Hampshire is one of nine states with no individual income tax on wages or salaries. Residents pay only federal income tax.

Why does New Hampshire have no income tax?

New Hampshire relies on other revenue sources such as sales taxes, property taxes, and in some cases natural resource taxes to fund state government.

What taxes do New Hampshire residents still pay?

New Hampshire residents pay federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) taxes. Local property taxes and sales taxes also apply depending on jurisdiction.

Do I save money by living in New Hampshire?

State income tax savings depend on your income level. High earners can save thousands annually by living in a no-income-tax state like New Hampshire compared to high-tax states like California or New York.

How does New Hampshire compare to other no-income-tax states?

Nine states have no individual income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. Each state funds services differently, so total tax burden varies by residency.