✅ Crypto-Friendly State
New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages and salaries, but does tax interest and dividend income at 3% (being phased out — set to reach 0% by 2027). Crypto capital gains from trading are generally not taxed at the state level since they're not considered interest or dividends. However, staking rewards and DeFi yields that could be classified as interest or dividends may face the 3% rate until the phase-out completes.
New Hampshire is actively phasing out its interest/dividend tax, after which it will join the fully zero-income-tax states. The "Live Free or Die" state has a libertarian culture that embraces cryptocurrency.
Mining income is generally not taxed at the state level (not interest/dividend income). Only federal taxes apply.
Staking rewards could potentially be classified as interest income and subject to the 3% tax until phase-out (expected 2027). The classification is ambiguous — consult a New Hampshire tax professional.
New Hampshire is already very favorable and becoming more so as the interest/dividend tax phases out. By 2027, it will be fully zero-income-tax.
New Hampshire has no tax on wages, salaries, or capital gains. It has a diminishing tax on interest and dividends (3%, phasing to 0% by 2027). Most crypto trading gains are not taxed at the state level.
The interest and dividend tax is being phased out and is expected to reach 0% by 2027, making New Hampshire fully zero-income-tax.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Cryptocurrency tax laws change frequently. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to your situation.