New Hampshire Capital Gains Tax
New Hampshire levies no state income tax, so capital gains are not taxed at the state level in New Hampshire. Whether you sell shares, a second property or other investments, there is no New Hampshire state capital gains tax to pay. Federal capital gains tax still applies: the IRS taxes long-term gains (assets held over a year) at preferential rates and short-term gains at ordinary income rates. This page confirms, from the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration, that New Hampshire has no state income tax and therefore no state capital gains tax, and links the federal capital gains calculator and the New Hampshire sales and property tax pages so you can see your full tax position.
New Hampshire has no state income tax, so there is no New Hampshire capital gains tax. Federal capital gains tax still applies.
How New Hampshire taxes capital gains
New Hampshire has no state income tax, so capital gains are not taxed at the state level.
New Hampshire capital gains tax: frequently asked questions
Does New Hampshire tax capital gains?
No. New Hampshire levies no state income tax, so capital gains are not taxed at the state level. Federal capital gains tax still applies; see the IRS for federal long-term and short-term rates.
Official sources
- New Hampshire no income tax confirmation: New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration, as at Jun 12, 2026.
Reviewed by the CalculatorHub team, edited by James Graham, 25 June 2026. See our methodology. General information, not financial or tax advice. State-specific exclusions, if any, are set by the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration.