Vermont income tax at a glance
Vermont’s four rates run from 3.35% to 8.75%. Taxpayers with federal AGI over $150,000 pay the greater of the regular tax or 3% of AGI. Brackets and deductions are the latest published (2025) amounts.
| Tax structure | 4 brackets, 3.35% – 8.75% |
| Figures for tax year | 2025 |
| Starting point | Federal AGI |
| Standard deduction (single / joint) | $7,650 / $15,300 |
| Tax on $75,000 (single) | $2,490 (3.32%) |
| Rank at $75,000 | 30th highest of 42 |
| Local income taxes | None |
| State sales tax | 6% |
How Vermont calculates your income tax
Vermont starts from your federal adjusted gross income (AGI). The standard deduction is $7,650 for single filers and $15,300 for married couples filing jointly ($11,450 head of household). You also get a personal exemption of $5,300 per taxpayer and a dependent exemption of $5,300 per dependent.
- If federal AGI is over $150,000 you pay the greater of the regular tax or 3% of AGI.
Tax from the Vermont brackets = Vermont income tax
Vermont income tax brackets (2025)
Married couples filing jointly get their own, wider brackets. Rates apply only to the slice of taxable income inside each bracket.
Single filers
| Rate | Taxable income | Tax owed |
|---|---|---|
| 3.35% | $0 – $49,400 | 3.35% of taxable income |
| 6.6% | $49,401 – $119,700 | $1,655 + 6.6% over $49,400 |
| 7.6% | $119,701 – $249,700 | $6,295 + 7.6% over $119,700 |
| 8.75% | Over $249,700 | $16,175 + 8.75% over $249,700 |
Married filing jointly
| Rate | Taxable income | Tax owed |
|---|---|---|
| 3.35% | $0 – $82,500 | 3.35% of taxable income |
| 6.6% | $82,501 – $199,450 | $2,764 + 6.6% over $82,500 |
| 7.6% | $199,451 – $304,000 | $10,482 + 7.6% over $199,450 |
| 8.75% | Over $304,000 | $18,428 + 8.75% over $304,000 |
Head of household
| Rate | Taxable income | Tax owed |
|---|---|---|
| 3.35% | $0 – $66,200 | 3.35% of taxable income |
| 6.6% | $66,201 – $170,550 | $2,218 + 6.6% over $66,200 |
| 7.6% | $170,551 – $276,200 | $9,105 + 7.6% over $170,550 |
| 8.75% | Over $276,200 | $17,134 + 8.75% over $276,200 |
Vermont standard deduction and exemptions
| Filing status | Standard deduction | Personal exemption | Per dependent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $7,650 | $5,300 | $5,300 |
| Married filing jointly | $15,300 | $10,600 | $5,300 |
| Head of household | $11,450 | $5,300 | $5,300 |
Amounts before any income-based phase-outs.
Vermont income tax on $50,000, $75,000 and $100,000
Estimated 2026 tax for W-2 wages with the standard deduction, no children and no pre-tax deductions. Change any of these in the calculator above.
| Wages | Filing status | VT tax | Effective | Federal tax | FICA | Take-home | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | Single | $1,241 | 2.48% | $3,820 | $3,825 | $41,114 | $3,426 |
| $50,000 | Married jointly | $807 | 1.61% | $1,780 | $3,825 | $43,588 | $3,632 |
| $75,000 | Single | $2,490 | 3.32% | $7,670 | $5,738 | $59,103 | $4,925 |
| $75,000 | Married jointly | $1,645 | 2.19% | $4,640 | $5,738 | $62,978 | $5,248 |
| $100,000 | Single | $4,140 | 4.14% | $13,170 | $7,650 | $75,040 | $6,253 |
| $100,000 | Married jointly | $2,482 | 2.48% | $7,640 | $7,650 | $82,228 | $6,852 |
Step by step: $75,000 single filer in Vermont
- Gross wages: $75,000
- Standard deduction: −$7,650
- Exemptions: −$5,300
- Vermont taxable income: $62,050
- 3.35% on $49,400 = $1,654.90
- 6.6% on $12,650 = $834.90
- Vermont income tax: $2,490 — 3.32% of gross pay, with a marginal state rate of 6.6%.
- With $7,670 of federal income tax and $5,738 of FICA, total tax is $15,897 and take-home pay is about $59,103 ($2,273 every two weeks).
Local income taxes in Vermont
No local income taxes.
Sales tax and other Vermont taxes
The Vermont state sales tax rate is 6%, and local governments may add their own rates on top. Spending $30,000 a year on taxable goods would cost roughly $1,800 in state sales tax alone.
Compare Vermont with neighboring states
State income tax on $75,000 of wages for a single filer in Vermont and its neighbors. Moving to New Hampshire would cut state income tax on this salary by about $2,490 a year, while Massachusetts would cost about $1,040 more.
| State | Type | Top rate | Tax on $75k | vs VT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | Graduated | 8.75% | $2,490 | — |
| New Hampshire | No income tax | — | $0 | −$2,490 |
| Massachusetts | Graduated | 9% | $3,530 | +$1,040 |
| New York | Graduated | 10.9% | $3,453 | +$963 |
If you live in one of these states and work in another, you generally file a non-resident return in the work state and claim a credit at home for the tax paid.
How to lower your Vermont income tax
- Pre-tax retirement savings. Putting $10,000 into a traditional 401(k) on a $75,000 salary cuts Vermont tax by about $660 on top of the federal savings.
- Claim state credits. Check the Vermont return for earned-income, child, education and renter or property-tax credits that this estimate doesn’t include.
- Watch residency and work location. Days worked in another state and the date you move in or out change how much each state can tax.
- Time large income. Bonuses, stock sales and Roth conversions all land on your state return too — with a 8.75% top rate, timing can matter a lot.
See all states side by side in the state income tax calculator, or check the federal side with the federal income tax calculator and your per-check withholding in the paycheck calculator.
Sources and updates
Rates, brackets and deductions are for tax year 2025. Source: official Vermont tax agency page, cross-checked with the Tax Foundation’s 2026 state income tax tables and 2026 state legislation. Data last reviewed November 4, 2026.
Vermont income tax FAQ
What is the Vermont state income tax rate?
Vermont has 4 brackets ranging from 3.35% to 8.75% (figures for 2025). The top rate starts at $249,700 of taxable income for single filers. A single filer earning $75,000 pays an effective rate of about 3.32%.
How much Vermont income tax do I pay on $75,000?
About $2,490 for a single filer and $1,645 for a married couple filing jointly, using the standard deduction. Including federal income tax and FICA, a single filer takes home about $59,103 a year.
What is the Vermont standard deduction?
The standard deduction is $7,650 for single filers and $15,300 for married couples filing jointly ($11,450 head of household). You also get a personal exemption of $5,300 per taxpayer and a dependent exemption of $5,300 per dependent.
Does Vermont have local income taxes?
No local income taxes.
Is Vermont a high-tax state?
On a $75,000 salary Vermont ranks 30 of the 42 jurisdictions that tax wages (1 = highest), in the middle of the pack. Among its neighbors, New Hampshire is cheapest at $0.