New Hampshire Childcare Tax Credits (2026)
Federal Child and Dependent Care Credit, no state credit, and CCDF subsidy eligibility in one place.
20–35%
Federal credit rate
No state income tax
New Hampshire state credit
$7,800/mo
CCDF income limit (family of 4)
Federal Child Care Tax Credit Calculator
Rates are the same nationwide — income determines your percentage (20–35%).
Your Estimated Federal Credit (Form 2441)
Credit Rate
Qualifying Expenses
Estimated Federal Credit
With FSA: Your $5,000 FSA reduces the credit's eligible expense base.
New Hampshire State Child Care Tax Credit
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No state income tax
New Hampshire has no broad-based state income tax, so no state child care credit applies. You can still claim the federal Child and Dependent Care Credit on your federal return.
State tax laws change. Verify with the New Hampshire Department of Revenue before filing.
New Hampshire Childcare Subsidy (CCDF)
Low- and moderate-income families may qualify for subsidized care through the federal CCDF program.
Income limit (family of 4)
$7,800/month
Max subsidy (infant center)
$1,050/month
Coverage of average infant cost
70%
Apply through
New Hampshire Child Care Scholarship →
Average Daycare Costs in New Hampshire (2026)
Infant center care
$1,500/month
Toddler center care
$1,300/month
Preschool center care
$1,100/month