New Hampshire’s Tax Landscape

The Problem

NH’a economy is rigged — not broken, but intentionally structured by and for the wealthy:

  • The state may lack income or sales tax, but this simply shifts the burden. Working families shoulder the cost through soaring property taxes and hidden fees.

  • Nearly 1 in 10 children in NH live in poverty. Meanwhile, the wealthiest residents and big companies benefit from loopholes and tax breaks, leaving working families to fill the gap. These families end up paying a higher share of their income in state and local taxes, while vital services like education, healthcare, and housing remain underfunded.

    • Because the wealthiest dodge their fair share, the rest of the state bears the burden:

      • Parents struggle to choose between working and paying for child care.

      • Young workers face being priced out of their hometowns.

      • Families get by as billionaires continue dodging taxes.

The Solution

OEOF envisions an economy that works for everyone in NH, not just the affluent few:

  • They aim for an economy grounded in fairness, transparency, and shared responsibility, one that fully supports the services communities depend on—and reflects real people’s needs, not those of billionaires.

    • Close corporate tax loopholes that allow powerful interests to dodge paying their fair share.

    • Fund what matters: robust public schools, affordable housing, quality healthcare, and accessible child care.

    • Build a people-first budget that invests in thriving communities across New Hampshire.

  •  If the wealthiest and big corporations paid what they owe, New Hampshire would have the resources it needs to flourish. It’s not about lacking resources—it’s about priorities.

Before you dive in, here’s a short video from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute that explains: how NH funds public services, who pays what, and why our current tax structure leaves essential services underfunded.

Key Numbers that Define the Landscape

Key Numbers That Define the Landscape
Key statistics defining New Hampshire’s economic landscape
Key Statistic
~99,000 Granite Staters — including ~20,000 children — live below the poverty line.
49% of renters spend more than 30% of income on housing.
Child care for two young kids costs about $29,000 per year — and can total nearly $300,000 over the course of childhood.
Median home price has risen 275% since 1999 and 90% since 2005.
Health care deductibles are up 323% since 2005.
NH ranks among the lowest states for higher-ed funding.
Repealing the Interest & Dividends Tax eliminated roughly $184 million (≈ 8.8%) in annual revenue.
Property taxes remain the largest share of NH’s revenue.

Resources

  • A concise primer across housing, child care, health, income/poverty, and state budget to pull top-line stats from. Click here to read.

  • Explains how NH funds public services and the tradeoffs of the current tax mix—perfect for your “fair rules” framing. Click here to read.

  • Shows how rents have surged (e.g., median 2-BR to ~$1,833/month in 2024), outpacing wages. Click here to read.

  • Documents why child care remains unaffordable and scarce, with current costs and access trends. Click here to read.

  • Confirms NH still ranks last nationally for state support, with implications for tuition and the workforce. Click here to read.

For more data and analysis, visit the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute.

It’s not a question of resources—it’s a question of priorities.

We’re here to set those priorities straight.

Want a say in our future?

Join the Movement

the issues

on the ground + in the media 

TAX THE RICH.

for our economy. for our future.