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New Hampshire's business profits tax (BPT) is a flat-rate tax on a business's taxable income (taxable income being determined essentially by federal income tax rules, with a few adjustments). The state budget passed in June 2021 scheduled a BPT decrease from 7.7% to 7.6% starting in 2022. Now, it's down to 7.5%.

NH has two corporate taxes: the Business Profits Tax (BPT) and the Business Enterprise Tax (BET). The BPT rate is 8.5% of income for corporations with gross receipts over $50K. The BET rate is 0.75% on the enterprise value tax base (total compensation paid out, including dividends and interest).

The tax is assessed on interest and dividend income at a rate of 5%. Interest and dividend income of $2,400 ($4,800 for joint filers) is exempt from the I&D tax. An additional exemption of $1,200 is available to taxpayers who are 65 years of age or older, blind, or younger than age 65 and disabled and unable to work.

What Is The New Hampshire Capital Gains Tax? Unlike federal capital gains taxes, there is no capital gains tax in New Hampshire. In other words, there is not a state-level tax imposed on capital gains earned by individuals, businesses, or other legal entities.

For 2021 and earlier, businesses with $50,000 or less in New Hampshire gross receipts are not required to pay the BPT tax or a BPT return. For 2022 and later, this filing threshold is increased to $92,000. BPT returns for partnerships are due on the 15th day of the 3rd month following the end of the taxable period.

To request forms, please email forms@dra.nh.gov or call the Forms Line at (603) 230-5001. If you have a substantive question or need assistance completing a form, please contact Taxpayer Services at (603) 230-5920.