New Hampshire Sales Tax Calculator
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New Hampshire is one of only five states in the U.S. that levies no general sales tax — the others being Alaska, Delaware, Montana, and Oregon. The state sales tax rate is 0%, and, unlike Alaska, New Hampshire does not allow cities or counties to add a local sales tax either. That means the combined state-and-local rate is 0% statewide, no matter where in New Hampshire you shop.
For everyday purchases — groceries, clothing, electronics, furniture, vehicles — you simply pay the sticker price. There is no additional percentage tacked on at the register.
However, New Hampshire does impose a handful of narrow, sector-specific taxes that are easy to confuse with a sales tax:
- Meals & Rooms Tax: 8.5% on prepared food and beverages served at restaurants, and on hotel/motel room stays (rate as of 2025).
- Car Rentals: 8.5% under the same Meals & Rooms Tax umbrella.
- Telecommunications: A 7% tax on certain telecom services.
These are excise taxes targeted at specific industries, not a broad sales tax on general merchandise.
Worked example: You buy a $100 laptop at a Best Buy in Manchester, NH. Sales tax charged: $0.00. You pay exactly $100. If you then order room service at your hotel, an $100 dinner bill would carry an $8.50 Meals & Rooms Tax, totaling $108.50.
To use this calculator for NH, simply enter any amount — the result will correctly show $0 in sales tax on general purchases, confirming what you already pay at the register.
Practical example — New Hampshire
A $500 furniture purchase in Nashua, NH costs exactly $500 — no sales tax added. Compare that to neighboring Massachusetts, where the same item would cost $531.25 after the 6.25% sales tax.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Does New Hampshire have a sales tax?
No. New Hampshire has no state sales tax and does not permit local jurisdictions (cities or counties) to levy one either. The combined sales tax rate is 0% everywhere in the state, making it one of only five sales-tax-free states in the country.
Are groceries taxed in New Hampshire?
Groceries purchased at a supermarket are not subject to any sales tax in New Hampshire. The 0% rate applies to all general merchandise including food bought for home preparation. However, prepared food eaten at a restaurant is subject to the 8.5% Meals & Rooms Tax.
Are there any local sales taxes in New Hampshire?
No. New Hampshire state law does not allow municipalities, counties, or any local jurisdiction to impose a general sales tax. Every city and town — from Manchester to Concord to Portsmouth — has a 0% combined sales tax rate.
What taxes does New Hampshire have instead of a sales tax?
New Hampshire relies heavily on property taxes (among the highest in the nation) and business taxes to fund state and local services. It also collects an 8.5% Meals & Rooms Tax on restaurant meals and lodging, and a 7% telecommunications services tax. These are narrow excise taxes, not a broad general sales tax.
Does the New Hampshire Meals & Rooms Tax count as a sales tax?
No. The Meals & Rooms Tax (8.5% in 2025) is an excise tax specific to prepared food, restaurant meals, hotel stays, and car rentals. It does not apply to retail merchandise, clothing, electronics, or groceries. It is collected by the business and remitted to the state, similar to a sales tax mechanically, but it covers a much narrower range of transactions.