Your hub for New Hampshire taxes: no state income tax, plus free calculators for take-home pay, self-employment tax, quarterly estimates, and salary conversion.
Last updated: May 2026 · Data: IRS, BLS, New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration
In New Hampshire, the only taxes withheld from a typical paycheck are federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare), because there is no broad state income tax on wages. New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages or salaries. The state previously taxed interest and dividend income at 5%, but that tax was fully phased out as of January 2025. New Hampshire also has no general sales tax.
| Tax | 2026 Rate / Detail |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire State Income Tax | No state income tax |
| New Hampshire State Sales Tax (base) | None |
| Federal Income Tax | 10% to 37% (progressive brackets) |
| Social Security | 6.2% on first $176,100 |
| Medicare | 1.45% on all wages (plus 0.9% above $200,000) |
| Federal Standard Deduction (Single / MFJ) | $15,000 / $30,000 |
| Minimum Wage | $7.25 / hour |
| State Tax Authority | New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration |
No. New Hampshire is one of the nine states with no broad state income tax on wages. New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages or salaries. The state previously taxed interest and dividend income at 5%, but that tax was fully phased out as of January 2025. New Hampshire also has no general sales tax.
Because New Hampshire has no state income tax, the taxes withheld from a typical paycheck are federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $176,100), and Medicare (1.45%). Use the take-home pay calculator to estimate your net pay.
New Hampshire has no state income tax, so self-employment income is not subject to state income tax. Self-employed workers still owe federal self-employment tax (15.3%) and federal income tax. See the self-employment tax calculator above.
Yes, for federal taxes. Even without state income tax, self-employed New Hampshire residents who expect to owe federal tax generally make quarterly estimated payments to the IRS. The quarterly tax calculator estimates the amounts and due dates.
New Hampshire has no statewide sales tax, though some local jurisdictions may levy their own.