Taxes in Vermont

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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