Business Enterprise Tax Rate Decreases Have Lowered Revenue with Limited Economic Benefit
January 27, 2026
NHFPI Research Director Phil Sletten examined the fiscal and economic effects of the proposed Business Enterprise Tax reduction from 0.55% to 0.50%. His analysis found that this proposal would reduce New Hampshire's state revenue by $26 million per year, while providing tax savings too small for most businesses to expand hiring.
January Revenues Show Lackluster Business Tax Receipts Offset by One-Time Tax Amnesty Program
February 6, 2026
January state revenue collections exceeded expectations, but only because of a one-time tax amnesty program. New analysis from NHFPI’s Phil Sletten finds that business tax receipts fell short of targets last month, raising questions about the strength of ongoing revenue sources as the State looks ahead to the rest of the budget cycle.
New Census Data Reveal Gaps in Income, Poverty, and Housing Affordability in New Hampshire
February 2, 2026
New five-year Census data offer a clearer picture of economic conditions across New Hampshire, revealing wide gaps in income, poverty, and housing affordability by region and demographic group. Jessica Williams distills the data into five key takeaways that highlight how economic experiences differ across the state.
Food Insecurity Continues to Rise in New Hampshire, Reaching Highest Point in Ten Years
January 23, 2026
Food insecurity in New Hampshire has increased steadily since pandemic-era supports expired, reaching its highest estimated level since 2015-2017. About 52,600 households (9.1 percent statewide) were food insecure in 2022-2024. While rates remain below the national average, the trend highlights growing economic strain for Granite State families.