Vermont Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in Vermont. 6% state rate + 0.18% average local tax = 6.18% combined rate. Free calculator with city-specific rates and exemption details.
State Rate
6%
Avg Local
0.18%
Combined
6.18%
Highest Rate
9%
Average local rate pre-filled. Adjust for your city.
Sales Tax Rates in Major Vermont Cities
| City | Combined Rate |
|---|---|
| Burlington | 7% |
| South Burlington | 6% |
| Rutland | 6% |
| Essex | 6% |
Quick Reference — Vermont at 6.18% Combined Rate
| Purchase | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.62 | $10.62 |
| $25.00 | $1.54 | $26.55 |
| $50.00 | $3.09 | $53.09 |
| $100.00 | $6.18 | $106.18 |
| $250.00 | $15.45 | $265.45 |
| $500.00 | $30.90 | $530.90 |
| $1,000.00 | $61.80 | $1061.80 |
| $5,000.00 | $309.00 | $5309.00 |
Vermont Sales Tax Guide (2026)
Vermont exempts groceries and clothing under $110 from sales tax. Local option taxes up to 1% are allowed but few towns use them. Meals and alcoholic beverages are taxed at 9%.
Tax Exemptions in Vermont
- Groceries: Exempt
- Clothing: Exempt (items under $110)
- Prescription drugs: Exempt in Vermont
How Vermont Sales Tax Works
In Vermont, the total sales tax you pay is the sum of the 6% state rate plus any local taxes imposed by your city or county. Local rates vary, with the average being 0.18% for a combined rate of 6.18%. The highest combined rate in Vermont is 9% (meals & alcohol).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Vermont?
Vermont has a 6% state sales tax rate. With average local taxes of 0.18%, the combined rate is 6.18%. Vermont exempts groceries and clothing under $110 from sales tax. Local option taxes up to 1% are allowed but few towns use them. Meals and alcoholic beverages are taxed at 9%.
Are groceries taxed in Vermont?
Groceries in Vermont are exempt. Most unprepared food items are not subject to sales tax.
Is clothing taxed in Vermont?
Clothing in Vermont is exempt (items under $110). This exemption helps reduce the cost of essential apparel.
What is the highest sales tax rate in Vermont?
The highest combined rate in Vermont is 9% (meals & alcohol). Rates vary by city and county due to local tax additions.
What are sales tax rates in major Vermont cities?
Burlington (7%), South Burlington (6%), Rutland (6%), Essex (6%).
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Sales Tax in Other States
Alaska (1.76%)
Alabama (9.24%)
Arkansas (9.44%)
Arizona (8.37%)
California (8.82%)
Colorado (7.77%)
Connecticut (6.35%)
Delaware (0%)
Florida (7.01%)
Georgia (7.29%)
Hawaii (4.44%)
Iowa (6.94%)
Idaho (6.03%)
Illinois (8.74%)
Indiana (7%)
Kansas (8.69%)
Kentucky (6%)
Louisiana (9.55%)
Massachusetts (6.25%)
Maryland (6%)
Maine (5.5%)
Michigan (6%)
Minnesota (7.455%)
Missouri (8.285%)
Mississippi (7.07%)
Montana (0%)
North Carolina (6.97%)
North Dakota (6.96%)
Nebraska (6.94%)
New Hampshire (0%)
New Jersey (6.625%)
New Mexico (7.565%)
Nevada (8.23%)
New York (8.52%)
Ohio (7.23%)
Oklahoma (8.94%)
Oregon (0%)
Pennsylvania (6.34%)
Rhode Island (7%)
South Carolina (7.43%)
South Dakota (6.4%)
Tennessee (9.548%)
Texas (8.19%)
Utah (7.19%)
Virginia (5.75%)
Washington (9.29%)
Wisconsin (5.44%)
West Virginia (6.39%)
Wyoming (5.36%)