Live in Massachusetts, work in New Hampshire
Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
State income tax: $4,780 a year
Living in Massachusetts and working in New Hampshire, you'd pay about $4,780 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 MA | Total | If you worked in MA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $0 | $2,280 | $2,280 | $2,280 |
| $75,000 | $0 | $3,530 | $3,530 | $3,530 |
| $100,000 | $0 | $4,780 | $4,780 | $4,780 |
| $150,000 | $0 | $7,280 | $7,280 | $7,280 |
| $250,000 | $0 | $12,280 | $12,280 | $12,280 |
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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
No. Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
Do I have to file taxes in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire?
Usually you file only one state return (a resident return in Massachusetts), 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 Massachusetts: about $4,780 on $100,000.
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Rules reviewed 2026-09-24 from state revenue departments and the Tax Foundation. Estimates only; confirm with each state's revenue department.