New Hampshire Tax Tables
New Hampshire Tax Tables provide a complete reference of how state income tax is calculated for each supported year. These tables summarise the official rules issued by the New Hampshire Department of Revenue and present them in a clear structure that matches the calculations used in our New Hampshire Tax Calculator. They are useful for checking withholdings, estimating liability, reviewing historical tax years and understanding how state policy shapes taxable income.
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Tax Years
Select a tax year to view the official New Hampshire tax rates and rules used in our calculators. Each page shows the brackets or flat tax rate, deduction amounts, credit structures, withholding guidance and any year-specific updates published by the New Hampshire Department of Revenue. You can also access the matching New Hampshire Tax Calculator for precise calculations for that year.
How New Hampshire Calculates Income Tax
New Hampshire uses a progressive tax system where income is divided into brackets and each portion is taxed at its marginal rate. These rules determine how wages and other taxable income are assessed for New Hampshire returns, with updated tables released each year to reflect legislation and inflation changes. For a broader explanation of how tax tables work, see our Tax Tables guide.
What Is Contained in the New Hampshire Tax Tables?
Each tax-year page provides a structured summary of the components New Hampshire uses to calculate individual income tax. While details vary by year, the state tax tables generally include the following elements:
- Retirement income rules including partial or full exemptions for pensions or Social Security.
Together, these elements provide a transparent breakdown of how New Hampshire calculates tax for each year. This structure helps taxpayers review year-to-year changes, employers validate payroll withholding and financial planners analyse how New Hampshire’s rules differ from federal requirements. All values shown in our New Hampshire Tax Tables match the official figures published by the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do nonresidents working in New Hampshire pay tax?
No—New Hampshire does not tax earned income for residents or nonresidents.
Does New Hampshire tax small business owners?
Yes—if your business meets certain revenue thresholds, you may owe BPT or BET. These are business-level taxes, not personal taxes.
Are unemployment benefits taxed in New Hampshire?
No at the state level, but they are federally taxable.
Are capital gains from selling property taxed?
No, but gains are subject to federal capital gains tax.
Does New Hampshire have a commuter or local payroll tax?
No—there are no local payroll or commuter taxes in New Hampshire.
Important Notes
All calculations are estimates for guidance only. Always review your return and consider professional advice when submitting official filings.