Sales Tax by State

New Hampshire Sales Tax Calculator

New Hampshire is one of five U.S. states with no statewide sales tax — and no local sales tax either. A $100 purchase in New Hampshire is exactly $100 at the register. No general sales tax and no income tax on wages. Rooms/meals tax applies separately.

Purchase amount

StateOverride with a specific city or county local rate

New Hampshire has no statewide sales tax. No general sales tax and no income tax on wages. Rooms/meals tax applies separately.

Total with tax

$100.00

Combined rate 0.000%

Purchase amount$100.00

State tax (0.000%)$0.00

Local tax (0.000%)$0.00

Total tax$0.00

New Hampshire notes: No general sales tax and no income tax on wages. Rooms/meals tax applies separately. Statewide average combined rate: 0.00%. Max local rate: 0.00%. Groceries: exempt from state tax.

How New Hampshire sales tax works

Unlike most states, New Hampshire levies no sales tax at any level of government. Retail purchases, restaurant meals, online orders shipped to a New Hampshire address — none of them carry a state or local sales tax. The state funds itself through other mechanisms: business profits tax, dividends and interest tax, and meals and rooms tax (which still applies to hotels and restaurants).

Frequently asked questions

What is New Hampshire's sales tax rate?

New Hampshire has no statewide sales tax. There is no sales tax at any level of government in the state.

Does New Hampshire tax groceries?

New Hampshire has no general sales tax, so groceries are not taxed.

Is clothing taxed in New Hampshire?

Most clothing is exempt from New Hampshire sales tax.

Do I have to pay use tax on purchases brought into New Hampshire?

New Hampshire has no general sales tax and no comparable use tax for individual consumers on most goods. Businesses may have separate compensating-tax obligations in some industries.

Does New Hampshire have a state income tax?

New Hampshire has no tax on wages or salaries, but it does tax interest and dividend income (the I&D tax). That tax is also being phased out.

Where do I look up the exact rate for my address in New Hampshire?

Check with the city or borough revenue office where you're making the purchase.

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Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, accounting, or legal advice. Tax rates, regulations, and economic data change frequently. Consult a qualified accountant or tax professional for advice specific to your situation.