New Hampshire Veteran Benefits
Complete guide to state benefits for New Hampshire veterans in 2026
New Hampshire Tax Advantage
New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages! Military retirement pay and VA disability compensation are completely tax-free at the state level. NH only taxes interest and dividends.
New Hampshire Veteran Benefits Summary: New Hampshire offers no state income tax on wages/retirement, $700+ property tax credits for veterans, reduced tuition at state schools, and the NH Veterans Home. New Hampshire has approximately 100,000 veterans.
State Income Tax
Military retirement: No state tax
VA disability: No state tax
NH taxes only interest/dividends, not wages or retirement.
Property Tax Credits
- Standard veteran: $700 credit
- 100% disabled: $4,000 credit
- Surviving spouse: $2,000 credit
Education Benefits
- Tuition waiver: 50% at state schools
- NH National Guard: Additional benefits
Employment Benefits
- Veterans' Preference: Points in state hiring
- Disabled veteran: Additional preference