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New Hampshire car sales tax calculator

Estimated sales tax on a car in New Hampshire
$0
$30,000 vehicle · $10,000 trade-in · no state sales tax
  • Taxable amount$30,000
  • State tax (0%)$0.00
  • Price + tax (before doc, title, registration)$30,000

No local vehicle tax in NH; state rate is the full tax. Source: Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates as of January 1, 2026.

$20k used$30k car$40k + $10k trade$60k truck + $20k trade

✓ No local tax on vehicles: No state or local sales tax on vehicles (town permit fees apply at registration).

Source: Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates as of January 1, 2026 (checked October 12, 2026).

No sales tax; town permit fees apply at registration. Doc fees, rebates and add-ons may or may not be taxable depending on the state; not 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.

Base sales tax: Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates), as of January 1, 2026. Vehicle rules: Best-effort, checked October 12, 2026.

New Hampshire car sales tax by price

Vehicle priceState tax, no tradeWith $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

State-level tax only; add your county or city rate in the calculator above.

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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. Local taxes may add. 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. (Best-effort; verify with the state DMV or revenue department.)

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 January 1, 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. The auto loan calculator for this state lets you add a doc fee and title/registration.

Is this tax advice?

No. Estimates from best-effort state rules, not tax or financial advice; confirm with your state agency or dealer.

Estimates, not financial advice. Taxes, insurance, PMI and fees vary by lender, county and city; confirm with your lender, dealer and state agency before acting.