Sales tax calculator · 2026
New Hampshire (NH) has no state sales tax. No general sales tax — only Meals & Rentals Tax (9%)
New Hampshire (NH) has no state sales tax.
Sales tax is a consumption tax imposed on the sale of goods and certain services. In New Hampshire, the state rate is 0.00%. There are no local sales taxes — the state rate applies statewide.
Sales Tax Formula
Tax Amount = Purchase Price × (0% ÷ 100)
Total Price = Purchase Price + Tax Amount
Example Calculation
A $100 purchase in New Hampshire:
Sales tax = $100 × 0% = $0.00
Total = $100.00
Most tangible personal property is subject to sales tax in New Hampshire. Services may or may not be taxable — New Hampshire, like most states, exempts most services.Common exemptions and special rates include groceries, prescription drugs, and clothing (rules vary by state).
Out-of-state sellers may need to collect New Hampshire sales tax if they have economic nexus in the state. Most states now require remote sellers with over $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions to register and collect sales tax (South Dakota v. Wayfair, 2018). If you sell products to NH customers, check whether you need to register with the New Hampshire Department of Revenue.
The NH state sales tax rate is 0.00% as of 2026. There are no local sales taxes, so the rate is 0.00% statewide. The combined maximum rate in New Hampshire is 0.00%.
If you have physical presence (store, office, warehouse) in New Hampshire, you must collect sales tax. If you sell online to NH customers and exceed economic nexus thresholds (typically $100K in sales or 200 transactions), you must also collect. Register with the New Hampshire Department of Revenue for a sales tax permit.
New Hampshire generally does not tax services, though there are exceptions such as. Examples include telecommunications, cable TV, and fabricated product labor. Check with a tax professional for your specific service.
Multiply the purchase price by 0% (state rate). For example, a $100 purchase = $0.00 tax, total $100.00. Since there are no local taxes, the state rate is the final rate. Use our calculator above for any amount.