This calculator starts with New Hampshire’s 0% rate.
New Hampshire sales tax rates in 2026
New Hampshire is one of the few places in the U.S. with no general sales tax.
| Measure | Rate | Rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| State sales tax rate | 0% | 47 of 51 |
| Average local rate (population-weighted) | 0% | — |
| Combined state + average local rate | 0% | 47 of 51 (tied with Delaware, Montana, Oregon) |
| Highest local rate | 0% | — |
| Middle of all 51 (combined) | 7% | 26 of 51 |
No general sales tax; New Hampshire levies an 8.5% meals and rooms (rentals) tax.
Sales tax on common purchases in New Hampshire
With no sales tax, the price is the total. Here are the same purchases for comparison with other states:
| Purchase | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $100 purchase | $0.00 | $100.00 |
| $500 purchase | $0.00 | $500.00 |
| $1,000 purchase | $0.00 | $1,000.00 |
| $25,000 car | $0.00 | $25,000.00 |
A $25,000 car would carry no general sales tax in New Hampshire, though other vehicle taxes and fees may apply.
Groceries and items taxed differently
Groceries: No general sales tax.
With no general sales tax, clothing, prescription drugs and most other purchases are also untaxed at the register in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire vs. neighboring states
New Hampshire has the lowest average combined rate among its neighbors; on a $1,000 purchase the tax ranges from $55.00 in Maine to $64.30 in Vermont, versus $0.00 in New Hampshire.
| State | State rate | Avg. local | Combined | Tax on $1,000 | vs. New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 0% | 0% | 0% | $0.00 | — |
| Maine | 5.5% | 0% | 5.5% | $55.00 | +$55.00 |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% | 0% | 6.25% | $62.50 | +$62.50 |
| Vermont | 6% | 0.43% | 6.43% | $64.30 | +$64.30 |
Shoppers from nearby states who buy in New Hampshire may still owe use tax to their home state on taxable items they bring back. See sales tax rates for every state.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in New Hampshire in 2026?
New Hampshire has no general sales tax: the state rate and the average local rate are both 0% as of July 1, 2026, according to the Tax Foundation. No general sales tax; New Hampshire levies an 8.5% meals and rooms (rentals) tax. A $100.00 purchase costs $100.00, compared with $107.00 at the 7% combined rate of the middle state.
How much is sales tax on $1,000 in New Hampshire?
Nothing: New Hampshire has no general sales tax, so a $1,000 purchase costs $1,000. At the average combined rates in Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont, the same purchase would carry between $55.00 and $64.30 of sales tax. Buyers who live in a state with a sales tax may still owe their home state’s use tax on items they bring back.
Are groceries taxed in New Hampshire?
No. New Hampshire has no general state or local sales tax, so groceries, like most other purchases, are sold without sales tax. Separate excise taxes can still be built into the shelf price of items such as alcohol, tobacco and fuel, and food bought in a neighboring state is taxed under that state’s rules.
Is sales tax higher in New Hampshire than in neighboring states?
New Hampshire has the lowest average combined rate among its neighbors; on a $1,000 purchase the tax ranges from $55.00 in Maine to $64.30 in Vermont, versus $0.00 in New Hampshire. These comparisons use each state’s combined state and average local rate.