Vermont Sales Tax Rate Table
Vermont statewide sales tax rate: 6.00%. Local governments in Vermont may add their own sales tax on top of the state rate, so the total rate you charge depends on the address of the sale. Combined state and local rates average about 6.43%. Vermont’s sales tax is administered by the Vermont Department of Taxes.
Rates reviewed August 2026. State rates reflect statutory rates in effect as of July 1, 2026. Local rates change frequently — always confirm the rate for the exact delivery address before you file.
Vermont Sales Tax Rates at a Glance
| Statewide sales tax rate | 6.00% |
|---|---|
| Local sales taxes | Yes — up to 1.00% additional |
| Average local rate | 0.43% |
| Average combined rate | 6.43% |
| Administered by | Vermont Department of Taxes |
| Registration document | Vermont Business Tax Account and Sales and Use Tax licence |
| Rate data reviewed | August 2026 |
How Local Sales Tax Works in Vermont
A limited number of Vermont municipalities have adopted a 1% local option sales tax, so those towns charge 7% while the rest of the state charges the 6% state rate. Vermont also applies separate meals and rooms and alcoholic beverage taxes rather than folding them into the sales tax.
Which Vermont Rate Should You Charge?
Vermont is destination-sourced and a Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement member, so whether the 1% local option applies depends on the municipality where the buyer takes delivery.
What Vermont Taxes — and What It Doesn’t
Groceries, clothing and prescription drugs are exempt — Vermont’s clothing exemption is broad and applies to ordinary apparel. Prepared meals fall under the separate meals tax rather than the sales tax.
Look Up an Exact Vermont Sales Tax Rate
Publishing a fixed list of every Vermont city and county rate would be out of date within weeks, so we do not reproduce one here. The Department of Taxes publishes the list of municipalities that have adopted the local option tax together with an address-based rate lookup. Open the official Vermont Department of Taxes website at tax.vermont.gov and use its rate lookup for the exact delivery address.
Registering to Collect Sales Tax in Vermont
Before you can legally charge Vermont sales tax you need to be registered with the Vermont Department of Taxes and hold a Vermont Business Tax Account and Sales and Use Tax licence. Our sales tax application service files the paperwork for you. See the Vermont sales tax application page for what Vermont asks for.
Ready to register in Vermont? Apply for your Vermont sales tax permit online – it only takes a few minutes.
Vermont Sales Tax Rate FAQs
What is the sales tax rate in Vermont?
The Vermont statewide rate is 6.00%. With local taxes added, the total rate at a given address is typically higher — the average combined rate is about 6.43% and local add-ons can reach 1.00%.
Do I need a permit before I collect sales tax in Vermont?
Yes. Collecting sales tax without a valid Vermont Business Tax Account and Sales and Use Tax licence is not permitted in Vermont. Register first, then start charging tax. You can apply for your Vermont sales tax permit here.
Do remote and online sellers have to collect Vermont sales tax?
Generally yes, once you cross Vermont’s economic nexus threshold or have a physical presence in the state. Marketplace facilitators such as Amazon and Etsy usually collect on their own sales, but sales through your own website normally remain your responsibility. See our sales tax registration overview for how nexus works.
How often do Vermont sales tax rates change?
The statewide rate changes rarely — local rates change far more often, frequently on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July or 1 October. Confirm the current rate with the Vermont Department of Taxes before filing a return.
Sales Tax Rates in Other States
Compare every state on our state sales and use tax rate hub, or check a neighbouring state:
- New Hampshire sales tax rate table
- New York sales tax rate table
- Massachusetts sales tax rate table
- Maine sales tax rate table
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