New Hampshire Payroll Tax Calculator 2026
New Hampshire has no state income tax. Employees pay federal income tax and FICA only.
2026 New Hampshire tax rates · FICA · Federal W-4 only
State Income Tax
No state income tax
Social Security
6.2%
Medicare
1.45%
State Form
Federal W-4 only
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New Hampshire Tax Guide
New Hampshire Payroll Tax Overview 2026
New Hampshire is one of nine states with no state income tax. Employees only pay federal income tax and FICA — there is no state withholding required.
New Hampshire does not tax wages or salary. Historically it taxed interest and dividends, but that tax was fully repealed in 2025.
New Hampshire is now fully income-tax-free for wages, making it unique among northeastern states.
New Hampshire Payroll Tax Summary
State Income TaxNo state income tax
Tax TypeNo income tax
Social Security6.2% on first $176,100
Medicare1.45% (+ 0.9% over $200K)
FUTA (employer)0.6% on first $7,000
Employee FormFederal W-4 only
FAQ
New Hampshire payroll tax questions
Does New Hampshire have a state income tax in 2026?
No. New Hampshire is one of nine states with no state income tax. Employees who live and work in New Hampshire pay zero state income tax on their wages. They still owe federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare).
What taxes do New Hampshire employees pay on their paycheck?
New Hampshire employees pay: (1) Federal income tax (based on W-4 withholding); (2) Social Security tax (6.2% on wages up to $176,100); (3) Medicare tax (1.45%, plus 0.9% on income over $200,000); The employer matches the Social Security and Medicare portions.
What payroll withholding form do New Hampshire employees use?
New Hampshire employees only need to complete the federal W-4 form — there is no state income tax withholding form because New Hampshire has no income tax.
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