TAX & LICENSE / STATE TAX SYSTEM

Vermont Department of Revenue
133 State Street
Montpelier 802-828-2505
https://tax.vermont.gov

Personal Income Tax
Vermont’s income tax rates are assessed over five tax brackets.

For single taxpayers:
3.6 percent on the first $32,550 of taxable income
7.2 percent on taxable income between $32,551 and $78,850
8.5 percent on taxable income between $78,851 and $164,550
9 percent on taxable income between $164,551 and $357,700
9.5 percent on taxable income of $357,701 and above.

For married persons filing joint returns:
3.6 percent on the first $54,400 of taxable income
7.2 percent on taxable income between $54,401 and $131,450
8.5 percent on taxable income between $131,451 and $200,300
9 percent on taxable income between $200,301 and $357,700
9.5 percent on taxable income of $357,701 and above.

Sales Tax
Vermont’s general sales tax rate is 6 percent. The tax is imposed on sales of tangible personal property, amusement charges, fabrication charges, some public utility charges and some service contracts.

Property Taxes
Property is assessed at the municipal local level in Vermont. Real property is listed to the April 1 owner of record. Local assessing officials, called listers in Vermont, are charged with determining the appraisal value of property. For questions on property tax contact:

Property Tax Assistance
802-828-2865

Property Valuation and Review
802-828-2505
https://tax.vermont.gov

Inheritance and Estate Taxes
Vermont does not collect inheritance taxes.