HB 1599 New Hampshire House · 2026 Regular Session

allowing net operating losses to be carried forward in perpetuity following a loss year.

HB 1599 removes the current 10-year limit on businesses carrying forward net operating losses (NOLs) after a loss year, allowing these losses to be used indefinitely to offset future profits. This directly affects businesses that incurred losses in prior tax years, particularly those with large NOLs that would have expired under current law. The key change amends state tax code to align with federal rules, eliminating the requirement to use NOLs within a decade. While the fiscal note indicates this could reduce state revenue (as businesses may offset future profits with older losses), the exact impact depends on when businesses generate sufficient profits to utilize these carryforwards.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
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Governor
Introduced Dec 10, 2025 Last action Jun 3, 2026
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Jun 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Full Committee Work Session: 06/15/2026 10:00 am GP 159
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 01/28/2026 (Vote 19-0; CC) HC 6 P. 8
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Full Committee Work Session: 01/28/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
==CANCELLED== Full Committee Work Session: 01/26/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
lower
Dec 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Ways and Means HJ 1 P. 27
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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