In 2015, New Hampshire did not have a general sales tax or a state meal tax. However, the state imposes a 9% tax on meals and room rentals, which is applicable to prepared food and beverage sales at restaurants, hotels, and other establishments. This tax is collected by the seller and remitted to the state. New Hampshire's approach to taxation is notable for its lack of a broad sales tax, relying instead on specific taxes like the meal tax to generate revenue.
the tax is 9 %
There most certainly is income tax in New Hampshire.
Sales Tax
No Sales Tax and no Income Tax.
No married couple is permitted to file a joint state income tax return in New Hampshire. New Hampshire is one of the seven US states that have no individual income tax.
A New Hampshire resident working in Maine may have to pay income tax to Maine on the income earned in Maine. However, they may be able to claim a credit on their New Hampshire tax return for taxes paid to Maine to avoid double taxation. It is important for them to understand the tax laws of both states and consider consulting a tax professional for guidance.
Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon
It depends on where you are. In Missouri, a sales tax is charged on all food. In New Hampshire, prepared food is one of the few things on which there is a tax (there's no sales tax on food at the grocery store, but at a restaurant you pay a "hospitality tax" on your meal). In Massachusetts, there's a sales tax on most things, but unprepared food (i.e. from a grocery store) is one of the few exceptions.
Several states have no sales tax. Among them are Oregon and New Hampshire.
There is no income tax in NH on anything other than business income or dividends and interest.
As of October 2023, there are nine states in the U.S. that do not impose a state income tax on earned income. These states are Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. New Hampshire does tax interest and dividends, but it does not tax earned income.
States without a state income tax such as Florida, Texas, and New Hampshire do not have an income tax do not withhold from pensions.