Top Rates in Each State Under Joe Biden’s Tax Plan
President Joe Biden’s tax plan would yield combined top marginal state and local rates in excess of 60 percent in three states: California, Hawaii, and New Jersey (also New York City).
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Vermont Tax Rates, Collections, and Burdens
How does Vermont’s tax code compare? Vermont has a graduated individual income tax, with rates ranging from 3.35 percent to 8.75 percent. Vermont also has a graduated corporate income tax, with rates ranging from 6.00 percent to 8.5 percent. Vermont has a 6.00 percent state sales tax rate, a max local sales tax rate of 1.00 percent, and an average combined state and local sales tax rate of 6.30 percent. Vermont’s tax system ranks 44th overall on our 2023 State Business Tax Climate Index.
Each state’s tax code is a multifaceted system with many moving parts, and Vermont is no exception. The first step towards understanding Vermont’s tax code is knowing the basics. How does Vermont collect tax revenue? Click the tabs below to learn more! You can also explore our state tax maps, which are compiled from our annual publication, Facts & Figures: How Does Your State Compare?
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