New Hampshire Income Tax Calculator 2026
New Hampshire has no state income tax. Estimate your federal income tax as a New Hampshire resident for 2026.
Key Tax Facts: New Hampshire
- No individual income tax on wages, retirement, or investment income
- Interest and Dividend Tax eliminated starting January 1, 2025
- No statewide sales tax
- No estate or inheritance tax
New Hampshire State Income Tax Overview
New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages, salaries, retirement income, or investment income. For years it was the exception among no-income-tax states because it taxed interest and dividend income, but that Interest & Dividends Tax was fully repealed effective January 1, 2025 — so New Hampshire now imposes no broad-based individual income tax of any kind. It is also one of the few states with no general sales tax, making it the only state with neither an individual income tax nor a sales tax at the state or local level. New Hampshire funds its government differently from most no-tax states: it relies on some of the highest property taxes in the nation, along with a Meals & Rentals Tax (currently 8.5% on prepared food, restaurant meals, and lodging), a Real Estate Transfer Tax, and business taxes such as the Business Profits Tax and Business Enterprise Tax. So while your paycheck and your shopping are untaxed by the state, homeowners shoulder a comparatively heavy property-tax load. New Hampshire has no state estate or inheritance tax. For a resident earning $100,000, the state income tax bill is $0, and — unlike Tennessee or Washington — there is no sales tax to erode that advantage, though high property taxes are the trade-off. Federal income tax still applies to all taxable income using the same brackets that apply nationwide.
New Hampshire Has No State Income Tax
New Hampshire has no individual income tax. Its former tax on interest and dividends was fully repealed effective January 1, 2025.
As a New Hampshire resident, your state income tax is $0. The calculator below estimates your federal income tax, which applies to all U.S. residents regardless of state.
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Frequently Asked Questions -- New Hampshire Income Tax
Does New Hampshire have a state income tax?
No. New Hampshire does not impose a broad-based state income tax on wages, salaries, or most personal income. New Hampshire has no individual income tax. Its former tax on interest and dividends was fully repealed effective January 1, 2025.
Do I still owe federal income tax as a New Hampshire resident?
Yes. Federal income tax applies to all U.S. residents regardless of state. New Hampshire residents pay the same federal tax brackets as everyone else -- only your state income tax is $0.
What taxes do New Hampshire residents pay instead of income tax?
New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages, salaries, retirement income, or investment income. For years it was the exception among no-income-tax states because it taxed interest and dividend income, but that Interest & Dividends Tax was fully repealed effective January 1, 2025 — so New Hampshire now imposes no broad-based individual income tax...
Do I need to file a New Hampshire state tax return?
New Hampshire does not require a personal income tax return for most residents. You must still file a federal return with the IRS. Check the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration for any state-specific obligations that may apply.
What is the sales tax rate in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire's combined state and average local sales tax rate is 0%. States without an income tax typically lean more on sales, excise, or property taxes to fund government services -- use our sales tax calculator to see how that adds up.
Understanding Your New Hampshire Tax Estimate
Your results combine two separate bills: federal tax owed to the IRS, and New Hampshire state tax -- which for residents here is $0. New Hampshire has no state filing requirement for personal income; you only file the federal return. For the mechanics of how bracket math actually works -- why your effective rate is almost always lower than your top bracket -- see our marginal vs. effective tax rate guide.
Combined Sales + Income Tax Picture
New Hampshire's combined state-plus-average-local sales tax rate is 0%. States without an income tax typically lean more heavily on sales, excise, or property taxes to fund government services -- worth factoring in alongside the $0 income tax figure above. Use our sales tax calculator to see how that adds up on a purchase.
Disclaimer: Estimates for educational purposes only. State tax results are approximations based on published bracket data and do not account for all deductions, credits, exemptions, local taxes, or individual situations. Not tax, legal, or financial advice. Consult the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration or a qualified tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.