Vermont Sales Tax
Vermont has a 6% state rate with Burlington adding a local 1%. Both clothing and groceries are exempt statewide — two of the most consumer-friendly exemptions in the US.
Rates verified January 2026 · Source: Vermont Dept. of Revenue
Vermont Sales Tax Calculator 2026
Burlington 7% · rest of Vermont 6% · clothing and groceries exempt
Vermont has a 6% state sales tax. Burlington adds a 1% local tax for 7% combined. Most of Vermont is 6%. Both clothing and groceries are exempt from Vermont sales tax.
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Vermont combined rates by city — 2026 reference
- 7%BurlingtonChittenden County · State 6% + City 1%
- 6%Essex JunctionChittenden County · State 6% only
- 6%RutlandRutland County · State 6% only
- 6%South BurlingtonChittenden County · State 6% only
- 6%MontpelierWashington County · State 6% only
- 6%BarreWashington County · State 6% only
ZIP and district rules can differ. Verify on Vermont Dept. of Revenue.
State rate: 6%
Avg combined: 6.24%
Economic nexus: $100,000 in sales OR 200 transactions in Vermont
Filing: Monthly or Quarterly
Often taxable in Vermont
- General merchandise
- Electronics
- Furniture
- Restaurant meals
Common exemptions
- Clothing and footwear
- Groceries and food
- Prescription drugs
- Medical equipment
Vermont sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the Vermont sales tax rate in 2026?
Vermont has a 6% state rate. Burlington adds 1% for 7%. The rest of Vermont is 6%.
Is clothing taxed in Vermont?
No. Clothing and footwear are exempt from Vermont sales tax.
Are groceries taxed in Vermont?
No. Grocery food is exempt from Vermont sales tax.
Sales tax calculators for other states
Nevada8.23% avgWashington9.38% avgColorado7.81% avgArizona8.37% avgOregon0%Georgia7.34% avgUtah7.19% avgTennessee9.55% avgMinnesota7.49% avgMichigan6% avgCalifornia8.72% avgTexas8.2% avgFlorida7.01% avgNew York8.52% avgIllinois8.74% avgOhio7.22% avgPennsylvania6.34% avgNorth Carolina6.99% avgVirginia5.63% avgMassachusetts6.25% avgIndiana7% avgWisconsin5.7% avgMaryland6% avgMissouri8.29% avgAlabama9.24% avgLouisiana9.56% avgKentucky6% avgSouth Carolina7.42% avgNew Jersey6.6% avgConnecticut6.35% avgArkansas9.47% avgOklahoma8.98% avgKansas8.68% avgIowa6.94% avgNebraska6.97% avgWest Virginia6.55% avgMississippi7.07% avgNew Mexico7.62% avgIdaho6.02% avgRhode Island7% avgMaine5.5% avgHawaii4.44% avgNorth Dakota6.96% avgSouth Dakota6.4% avgAlaska0%Montana0%New Hampshire0%Delaware0%Wyoming5.44% avg
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Disclaimer: Rates are for informational and educational purposes and may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the official Vermont revenue authority or a qualified professional before filing or making business decisions.