Vermont Sales Tax Rate 2026: 6% State, 6.43% Avg. Combined
Vermont’s state sales tax rate is 6%. Cities, counties and special districts add their own rates on top, so the total depends on where the order is delivered. The average combined state and local rate is 6.43%.
| Vermont sales tax (2026) | Rate |
|---|---|
| State rate | 6% |
| Average local rate | 0.43% |
| Average combined rate | 6.43% |
Rates as of July 1, 2026, from the Tax Foundation. The exact rate on an order depends on the delivery address. Look up the exact rate for any Vermont ZIP code with our sales tax calculator.
Vermont has a 6% state rate and taxes digital goods including SaaS. Vermont is an SST member state and was one of the early states to enact economic nexus legislation. Local option taxes may apply in some municipalities.
Quick Reference
Section titled “Quick Reference”| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| State Rate | 6% |
| Economic Nexus Threshold | $100,000 gross sales OR 200 transactions (rolling 12 months) |
| Transaction Threshold | 200 transactions (either test triggers nexus) |
| Digital Goods / SaaS | Taxable |
| Typical Filing Frequency | Quarterly |
| SST Member | Yes |
| Registration Portal | myvermont.gov (myVTax) |
Economic Nexus
Section titled “Economic Nexus”For informational purposes only · Not legal or tax advice · Consult a licensed tax professional · Rules as of 2026
Vermont’s economic nexus threshold is $100,000 in gross sales into Vermont in the current or prior calendar year. Once exceeded, registration and collection are required.
Vermont was one of the states that enacted economic nexus legislation in 2017, ahead of the Wayfair decision. Marketplace-facilitated sales count toward the threshold. Vermont also counts transactions: 200 or more separate sales into Vermont create nexus even if your revenue is under $100,000. For low-priced products, that’s usually the threshold you reach first.
Tax Rate and Product Taxability
Section titled “Tax Rate and Product Taxability”Vermont sales tax calculator
Every rate that applies at a US ZIP code, worked out on your order.
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Calculation only, not legal or tax advice. Verify with the state Department of Revenue before you file. State averages: Tax Foundation, July 1, 2026.
Vermont’s state rate is 6%. Vermont allows municipalities to impose a local option tax:
- State: 6%
- Local option (some municipalities): 1%
- Combined where local option applies: 7%
Not all Vermont municipalities have enacted a local option tax. Major towns that have done so include Burlington, Montpelier, and several others. Most Vermont purchases are at 6% unless the delivery is to a local option municipality.
Product Categories
Section titled “Product Categories”Taxable: Tangible personal property, digital goods, most retail goods, certain services.
Exempt: Prescription drugs, most groceries (food for home consumption is exempt), qualifying agricultural inputs, certain medical equipment.
Digital Goods and SaaS
Section titled “Digital Goods and SaaS”Vermont taxes SaaS and digital goods. Vermont’s Department of Taxes applies sales tax to:
- SaaS — taxable
- Downloaded software — taxable
- Digital content (music, ebooks, streaming) — taxable
- Online subscriptions for digital products — taxable
Vermont’s digital goods taxability is broad. SaaS sellers crossing $100,000 in Vermont revenue have a collection obligation.
Registration
Section titled “Registration”Vermont is an SST member state. Register through the SSTRS at streamlinedsalestax.org for multi-state coverage including Vermont.
For Vermont-only registration:
- Go to myVTax: myvermont.gov
- Register for a Sales and Use Tax Account
- Provide EIN and business information
- You will receive a Vermont Sales and Use Tax Registration number
Registration is free.
Foreign Sellers
Section titled “Foreign Sellers”Vermont accepts foreign business registrations. A US EIN is required.
Filing Frequency and Deadlines
Section titled “Filing Frequency and Deadlines”| Annual Tax Liability | Filing Frequency |
|---|---|
| Less than $500 | Annual |
| $500–$12,000 | Quarterly |
| More than $12,000 | Monthly |
Quarterly due dates: Returns are due by the 25th of the month following the quarter end (April 25, July 25, October 25, January 25).
Returns are filed through myVTax.
Compliance Notes
Section titled “Compliance Notes”25th deadline: Vermont’s quarterly due date is the 25th of the following month — later than the 20th used by most states.
Local option municipalities: Vermont’s local option tax adds 1% in participating municipalities. Check whether destination addresses are in local option towns.
SST member: Use the SSTRS for multi-state registration covering Vermont.
Digital sellers: Vermont taxes SaaS. Register once you cross $100,000.
Small market: Vermont’s population is under 650,000 — the second smallest in the US. Most remote sellers take longer to reach $100,000 here.
Vermont Sales Tax FAQ
Section titled “Vermont Sales Tax FAQ”What is the sales tax rate in Vermont?
Section titled “What is the sales tax rate in Vermont?”Vermont’s state sales tax rate is 6%. Local taxes are added on top, and the average combined state and local rate is 6.43% (Tax Foundation, July 2026). The exact rate depends on the delivery address.
What is the Vermont economic nexus threshold?
Section titled “What is the Vermont economic nexus threshold?”Remote sellers must register and collect Vermont sales tax once they make more than $100,000 in gross sales into the state (rolling 12 months). Making 200 or more separate sales there also triggers nexus, even below $100,000.
Is SaaS taxable in Vermont?
Section titled “Is SaaS taxable in Vermont?”Yes. Vermont generally taxes SaaS and digital goods. See the Digital Goods and SaaS section above for the details.
How often do you file sales tax in Vermont?
Section titled “How often do you file sales tax in Vermont?”Most sellers file quarterly. Vermont assigns your filing frequency when you register, based on how much tax you collect, so lower-volume sellers may file less often.