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Do contractors charge sales tax in New Hampshire?
General information, not tax advice. Tax rules change and depend on the details of each job. Confirm how they apply to your business with your accountant or the state's revenue department before relying on them.
NH New Hampshire
No state sales taxNo. New Hampshire has no general sales tax, so there is no sales tax to add to a contractor's invoice.
The New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration says there is no general sales tax on goods purchased in New Hampshire.
The Business Enterprise Tax and the Business Profits Tax fall on the business itself. Neither is a line on the customer's invoice.
Watch out for
- For taxable periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025, a business with more than $298,000 of gross receipts must file a Business Enterprise Tax return; the thresholds are adjusted every two years (NH DRA, Business Taxes).
“No, there is no general sales tax on goods purchased in New Hampshire.”NH DRA, Does New Hampshire have a sales tax?
The state's own text, checked November 3, 2026: