Taxes in New Hampshire, USA (unofficial)


If you are one of those who think that New Hampshire is "Tax Free", then think again. As of 7 January 2004, New Hampshire has the following 20 taxes :-

Tax Name Tax Law Referance Percentage Rate
Beer Tax [RSA 178] Varies
Business Enterprise Tax [RSA 77-E] 0.75%
Business Profits Tax [RSA 77-A] 8.5%
Communications Services Tax [RSA 82-A](Phone bill) 7%
Inheritance and Estate Tax [RSA 86, RSA 87, RSA 89] 18%
Interest & Dividends Tax [RSA 77] 5%
Meals & Rentals Tax [RSA 78-A](Restaurant, car rental, etc...) 8%
Electricity Consumption Tax [RSA 83-E](Power Bill) $0.00055/KwH
Tobacco Tax [RSA 78] $0.52/20-pack, $0.65/25-pack
Real Estate Transfer Tax [RSA 78-B] $0.75 per $100 of sale price
State Education Property Tax [RSA 76] $6.60 per $1000 of valuation
Utility Property Tax [RSA 83-F] $6.60 per $1000 of valuation
Local Property Tax [RSA 76] Varies by town and county
Excavation Tax [RSA 72-B] $0.02 per cubic yard excavated
Commuters Income Tax [RSA 77-B] 4% on out of state income
Fuel Tax [RSA 78-C] 0.1% on price per barrel
Railroad Tax [RSA 82] $6.60 per $1000 of valuation
Franchise Tax [RSA 83-C] ???
Medicaid Tax [RSA 84-A] Varies by hospital (not to exceed 6%)
Insurance Premium Tax [RSA 400-A] 2%

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