Sales tax by state · New Hampshire
New Hampshire Sales Tax Rate
New Hampshire has no statewide sales tax. Here’s how that compares nationally and what you pay in the state’s major cities.
- New Hampshire state rate 0% statewide base rate
- National rank No tax no state sales tax
- Manchester combined 0% state + local, ZIP 03101
- Tax on $100 $0.00 in Manchester
Sales tax in New Hampshire
New Hampshire is one of 5 states that don’t charge a statewide sales tax. In the cities sampled for this study, no local sales tax applies either.
Combined rates in New Hampshire’s major cities
The combined rate for one downtown ZIP code in each city, broken down by who charges it:
| City | State | County | City | Special | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester 03101 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Concord 03301 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How New Hampshire compares
With no statewide sales tax, New Hampshire sits at the bottom of the national ranking. The highest statewide rate is California’s 7.25%, and the average across all 51 states and DC is 5.02%. See every state ranked on sales tax by state.
New Hampshire sales tax — FAQ
What is the sales tax rate in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire has no statewide sales tax.
What is the sales tax in Manchester, New Hampshire?
The combined sales tax rate in downtown Manchester (ZIP 03101) is 0%: 0% state. Rates in other parts of the city can differ.
How do I calculate sales tax in New Hampshire?
With no state or local sales tax where you shop, there is nothing to add at the register. Enter a ZIP code in the sales tax calculator to confirm the rate for a specific address.
Is New Hampshire's sales tax high compared with other states?
New Hampshire is at the bottom: it is one of only 5 states with no statewide sales tax. The highest statewide rate is California’s 7.25%.
Rates as of September 2026. City rates are for one downtown ZIP code and can differ elsewhere in the city.
Data: State departments of revenue, via APIVerve. Our tables, charts and text are licensed CC BY 4.0: reuse them freely, including commercially, as long as you credit us. Cite as: Digest Your Finances, “Sales Tax by State”, https://digestyourfinances.com/studies/sales-tax-by-state/new-hampshire/ — based on State departments of revenue. CC BY 4.0.
