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Higher Tax, Less Rehiring

With the pandemic driven business shutdowns, New Hampshire is expecting enough of a drop in Business Enterprise Tax (BET) to trigger a tax rate increase under a law passed a few years ago. The BET is a tax on having employees.

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Business Profits Tax (“BPT”) was enacted in 1970

By Rep. Jess Edwards (R-Auburn) The Business Profits Tax (“BPT”) was enacted in 1970. The tax was initially assessed at the rate of 8.2%, making NH one of the least attractive states in which to do business. To improve our business climate, the BPT rate was reduced to 7.9% for 2018. The rate was further … Read more

Gov. Chris Sununu

Governor Sununu Protects Taxpayers By Vetoing State Budget

by Grover Norquist  | Democrat Budget Would Have Raised Taxes on Businesses and Vapers.  New Hampshire has long been thought of as a low tax state, governed frugally and therefore a strong competitor among the 50 states to attract job-creating investment, talent, and young families. Over time, “what everyone knows” can cease to be quite … Read more

New Hampshire’s “Crumbs” – Federal Tax Reform Produces “Abnormal Rise” in Business Tax Revenue

Dollar-Differences-and-Changes-in-Revenue-April-2018-768x388This week the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute (NHFPI) issued some analysis on the “abnormal rise” in New Hampshire Business tax revenue. Their conclusion? It is likely due to Federal Tax Reform.

As of the end of April, the BPT and BET together are about $90.8 million (16.9 percent) above plan for the year, and $107.0 million (20.6 percent) above April 2017. Although these two business taxes have been the primary source of the surplus during the year, the post-TCJA rise has dwarfed other revenue sources, even those that are major contributors.

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