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How much is sales tax on a car in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire car sales tax guide
Short answer: New Hampshire charges 0% state tax on vehicle purchases, about $0 on a $30,000 car. Source: state revenue/DMV rules, checked October 28, 2026; local taxes and fees may add.
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Start my dealNo sales tax; town permit fees apply at registration. Doc fee taxability rule (New Hampshire DMV — Title & Registration): New Hampshire imposes 0% state sales tax on vehicles, so a dealer doc fee is not taxed. Rebates and add-ons aren't modeled.
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New Hampshire car sales tax, at a glance: 0% state tax on vehicle purchases. No sales tax; town permit fees apply at registration. Trade-in credit: n/a (no state sales tax). A $30,000 car owes about $0 in state tax.
Statutory Status: Reviewed. Base sales tax: Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates), as of October 28, 2026. Vehicle rules: Best-effort, checked October 28, 2026.
Leasing or getting a rebate in New Hampshire?
Leases and rebates change the tax line on your quote. Here is how New Hampshire handles each, in plain English, with the official source for each. Compare it to the tax on your dealer's worksheet.
Leasing in New Hampshire
No state sales tax · 0% state
New Hampshire has no sales tax; town permit fees apply at registration.
Source: New Hampshire revenue department (checked Oct. 20, 2026)
Manufacturer rebates in New Hampshire
No state vehicle sales tax
New Hampshire has no state sales tax on vehicle purchases, so a rebate doesn't change the state tax.
Best pick for your situation
If you have a car to sell: sell it privately if you can get more than the dealer offers. New Hampshire gives no trade-in tax credit, so trading in saves $0 in state tax; every extra dollar from a private sale is yours.
The math:
- $30,000 car, no trade-in: $0 state tax at 0%
- $30,000 car, $10,000 trade-in: $0 state tax (trade-in rule: n/a (no state sales tax))
- New Hampshire charges a statewide rate only (0% county or municipal auto sales tax on vehicle purchases; the local rate field stays at 0%).
Sources: Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates) (October 28, 2026); vehicle rules best-effort from state DMV/revenue (Best-effort, checked October 28, 2026).
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Your roadmap
- Enter the vehicle price and any trade-in above to see your exact statewide tax (0% county or municipal auto sales tax applies).
- Get a written trade-in offer and a private-sale estimate, then compare using the math above.
- Ask for the out-the-door price in writing with tax, doc fee and title listed separately.
- Verify the rate with the New Hampshire DMV or revenue department before signing; dealer quotes can be wrong.
- Plug the total into the to see the monthly payment.
New Hampshire car sales tax by price
| Vehicle price | State tax, no trade | With $10,000 trade-in |
|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $0 | $0 |
| $20,000 | $0 | $0 |
| $25,000 | $0 | $0 |
| $30,000 | $0 | $0 |
| $40,000 | $0 | $0 |
| $50,000 | $0 | $0 |
| $60,000 | $0 | $0 |
New Hampshire charges a statewide rate only (0% county or municipal auto sales tax on vehicle purchases; the local rate field stays at 0%).
Sources & as-of dates
- Base sales tax: Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates) (as of October 28, 2026).
- Vehicle-specific rates and trade-in rules: best-effort compilation from state DMV/revenue rules (Best-effort, checked October 28, 2026); e.g. Virginia DMV, Michigan Treasury Form 485, California CDTFA Regulation 1610.
- Local vehicle tax (no local vehicle tax): Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates as of January 1, 2026 (retrieved October 28, 2026). No state or local sales tax on vehicles (town permit fees apply at registration). Data file: nh.json.
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FAQ
How much is car sales tax in New Hampshire?
0% at the state level. No sales tax; town permit fees apply at registration. New Hampshire charges a statewide rate only (0% county or municipal auto sales tax on vehicle purchases; the local rate field stays at 0%). On a $30,000 car with no trade-in that's about $0 in state tax.
Does New Hampshire charge sales tax on a trade-in?
New Hampshire has no state sales tax on vehicles, so a trade-in credit doesn't apply. (Verified from state statute / DMV rules.)
Is New Hampshire's general sales tax the same as its car tax?
New Hampshire's statewide general sales tax is 0% (Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates), as of October 28, 2026); the rate applied to vehicles is 0%.
Does New Hampshire add county or city tax on a car?
No. No state or local sales tax on vehicles (town permit fees apply at registration). (Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates as of January 1, 2026).
Does this include the doc fee, title and registration?
No. Those vary by dealer, county, vehicle weight and value.
Is this tax advice?
No. Estimates from best-effort state rules, not tax or financial advice; confirm with your state agency or dealer.
How are car leases taxed in New Hampshire?
No state sales tax (0% state). New Hampshire has no sales tax; town permit fees apply at registration. Source: New Hampshire revenue department.
Is a car rebate taxed in New Hampshire?
No. New Hampshire has no state sales tax on vehicle purchases, so a manufacturer rebate doesn't change the state tax.
Educational auto deal, sales tax, doc-fee, and loan/lease math only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Dealerships are independent sellers; verify all out-the-door figures on your written buyer's order before signing.