Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Vermont Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Vermont sales tax is 6% statewide; with city and county taxes the average combined rate is 6.43%. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Vermont sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How Vermont sales tax works
Vermont charges 6% statewide; some towns add a 1% local option tax.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 6.43 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $2.57 tax, for $42.57 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0643.
Vermont sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 6% (state) | Tax at 6.43% | Total at 6.43% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.60 | $0.64 | $10.64 |
| $25.00 | $1.50 | $1.61 | $26.61 |
| $50.00 | $3.00 | $3.22 | $53.22 |
| $100.00 | $6.00 | $6.43 | $106.43 |
| $250.00 | $15.00 | $16.08 | $266.08 |
| $500.00 | $30.00 | $32.15 | $532.15 |
| $1,000.00 | $60.00 | $64.30 | $1,064.30 |
Vermont vs neighbouring states
| State | State rate | Avg. combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 6% | 6.43% | $6.43 |
| New Hampshire | 0% | 0% | $0.00 |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% | 6.25% | $6.25 |
| New York | 4% | 8.54% | $8.54 |
States with a similar sales tax to Vermont
Comparing places to shop, work or move? These states have the closest average combined rate to Vermont's 6.43%.
- Connecticut sales tax (6.35%)
- Pennsylvania sales tax (6.34%)
- New Jersey sales tax (6.6%)
- West Virginia sales tax (6.6%)
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Vermont?
The Vermont state sales tax rate is 6%. Local taxes add an average of 0.43%, for an average combined rate of 6.43%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Vermont?
At the state rate, $6.00 (total $106.00). At the average combined rate, $6.43 (total $106.43).
How do I calculate Vermont sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 6.43% = $3.22. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0643 = $93.96 before tax.
Is Vermont sales tax high?
Vermont ranks #32 of 50 states for average combined sales tax (1 = highest). The population-weighted US average combined rate is about 7.5%.
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of 1 July 2026; local rates are population-weighted averages).
- State departments of revenue for statewide rates and exemptions.
Rates change. Always confirm the exact rate for a specific address with the relevant tax authority before filing or invoicing.