Vermont Income Tax Calculator 2026
See your Vermont state tax, effective rate, and take-home pay in 60 seconds.
Estimate only. Uses 2026 federal figures, Vermontstate figures (see sources below), and a standard-deduction federal calculation. Filing status “Head of household” uses the single column for Vermont. Your actual tax depends on credits, additional income, and adjustments.
Worked example: A single filer earning $85,000 in Vermont
Start with $85,000 of wages. running it up Vermont's brackets produces about $4,135 in state income tax — an effective state rate near 4.9%, with a 6.6% marginal rate. Federal income tax and FICA are calculated separately and shown in the calculator above.
Assumes a single filer taking the standard treatment. Figures are educational estimates.
How Vermont taxes income
Vermont uses a graduated income tax: your income is taxed in slices, with each slice taxed at a higher rate as you move up the brackets from 3.35% to 8.75%.
Vermont generally starts from your federal income, applies state-specific adjustments and deductions, and then runs the result up the brackets. Credits and exemptions can change the final number — confirm the current details with the Vermont Department of Taxes.
2026 rate structure
| Rate | Single — taxable income up to | MFJ — taxable income up to |
|---|---|---|
| 3.35% | $45,400 | $90,800 |
| 6.60% | $110,050 | $220,100 |
| 7.60% | $229,550 | $459,100 |
| 8.75% | and above | and above |
Retirement income & Social Security
Vermont generally taxes retirement income such as 401(k), IRA, and pension distributions, though it may offer exclusions, deductions, or credits for certain pension or retirement income and for older taxpayers. Confirm the current exclusions with the Vermont Department of Taxes.
Local taxes & reciprocity
Vermont has no local or city income tax — only the state income tax applies to wages.
Reciprocity: Vermont has no income tax reciprocity agreements. If you work across state lines, you generally file a non-resident return where you work and claim a credit to avoid double taxation.
Notable deductions, credits & other taxes
Deductions & credits
- Vermont standard deduction and personal exemptions (verify current amounts with the Vermont Department of Taxes)
- Credit for income taxes paid to other states (for residents with out-of-state income)
- State versions of common credits — earned income, child/dependent care, and education credits — where offered
Capital gains: Vermont has no separate capital gains rate. Capital gains included in your federal AGI are taxed as ordinary income at Vermont's graduated rates.
Property tax: Property taxes in Vermont are assessed and collected locally, so effective rates vary widely by county and municipality. Check your county assessor or the Vermont Department of Taxes for local rates.
Vermont vs. neighboring states
Compared with its neighbors — Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York — Vermont's graduated rates up to 8.75% sit within the regional range. Effective rates depend heavily on income level, deductions, and local taxes. Note that New Hampshire has no income tax at all, which can matter for people living or working near the border.
Vermont state tax FAQs
What is the Vermont state income tax rate for 2026?
Vermont uses graduated brackets ranging from 3.35% to 8.75%, with higher rates applying only to income above each threshold.
Does Vermont tax retirement income or Social Security?
Vermont taxes a portion of Social Security benefits, subject to income thresholds and exemptions. Confirm how much of your benefit is taxable with the Vermont Department of Taxes. For other retirement income, Vermont generally taxes 401(k), IRA, and pension distributions, though exclusions may apply. Verify with the Vermont Department of Taxes.
How are capital gains taxed in Vermont?
Vermont has no separate capital gains rate. Capital gains included in your federal AGI are taxed as ordinary income at Vermont's graduated rates.
Is there a local or city income tax in Vermont?
Vermont has no local or city income tax — only the state income tax applies to wages.
Does Vermont have tax reciprocity with neighboring states?
Vermont has no income tax reciprocity agreements. If you work across state lines, you generally file a non-resident return where you work and claim a credit to avoid being taxed twice.
Sources & verification
Last verified June 12, 2026.