Live in Maine, work in New Hampshire
Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
State income tax: $5,129 a year
Living in Maine and working in New Hampshire, you'd pay about $5,129 in state income tax on $100,000 of wages.
Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
State tax at different salaries
| Wages | To NH | To ME | Total | If you worked in ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $0 | $1,697 | $1,697 | $1,697 |
| $75,000 | $0 | $3,385 | $3,385 | $3,385 |
| $100,000 | $0 | $5,129 | $5,129 | $5,129 |
| $150,000 | $0 | $9,418 | $9,418 | $9,418 |
| $250,000 | $0 | $16,976 | $16,976 | $16,976 |
Single filer, all wages earned in New Hampshire, 2026 state tax rules, standard deductions. Local income taxes not included.
What to do
- Make sure your employer withholds Maine tax, since nothing is withheld for New Hampshire.
- Keep a record of the days you work in each state, especially if you sometimes work from home.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay New Hampshire income tax if I live in Maine?
No. Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
Do I have to file taxes in both Maine and New Hampshire?
Usually you file only one state return (a resident return in Maine), though some states still require a nonresident return to get a refund of any wrongly withheld tax.
Will I be taxed twice?
No. New Hampshire doesn't tax your wages, so you pay only Maine: about $5,129 on $100,000.
Related
- Live in New Hampshire, work in Maine
- Moving from Maine to New Hampshire
- Moving from New Hampshire to Maine
Rules reviewed 2026-09-24 from state revenue departments and the Tax Foundation. Estimates only; confirm with each state's revenue department.