No State Income Tax on Earned Income or Military Pay
New Hampshire does not impose a state income tax on earned income, military pay, or military retirement pay.
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About this benefit
Eligibility
All residents. NH does not impose a state income tax on earned income (W-2 wages, military pay, military retirement pay). The Interest and Dividends Tax was repealed effective for tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025 (per HB 2 signed in 2023). TSP distributions are not taxed.
How to claim
No application needed -- automatic.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-05-06 against www.revenue.nh.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the New Hampshire state agency before applying.
Other New Hampshire Tax Benefits
Standard Veterans' Property Tax Credit
$50 credit (up to $750 in some municipalities) off annual property tax for wartime veterans.
$50-$750/year (varies by municipality)
Disabled Veterans' Property Tax Credit
$700 credit (up to $4,000 in some municipalities) off annual property tax for permanently and totally disabled veterans.
$700-$4,000/year (varies by municipality)
Specially Adapted Homestead Full Property Tax Exemption
Complete exemption from all property taxes for 100% P&T disabled (or blind, paraplegic, double-amputee) veterans with VA-adapted homes.
Full property tax exemption
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