New Hampshire Payroll Taxes 2026: Complete Overview for Employers
No state income tax. SUI, federal taxes, and all employer obligations explained for NH businesses.
Practical guides on NH payroll taxes, SUI, employer registration, and wage laws — written for small business owners, not accountants.
New Hampshire does not tax earned wages or salaries, and the former interest/dividends tax was fully phased out as of 2025.
New Hampshire requires employers to pay employees weekly, one of the stricter pay frequency requirements in the nation.
Terminated employees must receive their final wages within 72 hours, requiring prompt action from employers.
No state income tax. SUI, federal taxes, and all employer obligations explained for NH businesses.
Get your EIN, register with NH state agencies, set up withholding, new hire reporting — the complete checklist.
How to register with New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration and New Hampshire Department of Employment Security as a new employer in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire minimum wage $7.25/hr (federal rate). Tipped minimum $3.27/hr. What employers need to know.
IRS classification rules, New Hampshire-specific considerations, misclassification penalties, and when each classification applies.
Gusto vs Paychex vs QuickBooks vs ADP — detailed comparison for New Hampshire small businesses.