Tax Bracket for New Hampshire (2026)
Last updated: January 15, 2026
New Hampshire (NH) Key Facts
Tax Structure
No state income tax
Top Marginal Rate
0%
Number of Brackets
0
Tax Year
2,026
How This Calculator Works in New Hampshire
This calculator confirms New Hampshire has no state brackets and helps compare with neighboring states.
New Hampshire Overview
New Hampshire levies a flat income tax rate of 3% on all taxable income. Unlike progressive states with multiple brackets, every dollar earned in New Hampshire is taxed at the same rate, making calculations predictable and straightforward.
How New Hampshire Compares
New Hampshire's top rate of 0% compares to Maine at 7.15% and Vermont at 8.75%. The absence of state income tax brackets is a notable advantage.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 7.15% | Maine has an income tax rate of 7.15%. |
| Vermont | 8.75% | Vermont has an income tax rate of 8.75%. |
| Massachusetts | 5% | Massachusetts has an income tax rate of 5%. |
New Hampshire's income tax rate of 0% compares to a national average of approximately 5.04%. This is below the national average.
Tips for New Hampshire Residents
- 1New Hampshire uses a flat income tax rate of 3%, meaning all taxable income is taxed at the same rate regardless of how much you earn.
- 2With a flat tax, your marginal rate and effective state rate are the same—3%.
- 3Federal brackets still apply progressively on top of New Hampshire's flat 3% rate.
- 4Pre-tax retirement contributions reduce both your federal bracket and the income subject to New Hampshire's flat 3%.
- 5New Hampshire's flat 3% is below the national average of about 5%, making withholding calculations straightforward.