Vermont Sales Tax Calculator
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Vermont imposes a 6% state sales tax on most tangible personal property and certain services. While this base rate is clear-cut, some municipalities add a local option tax of 1%, bringing the total to 7% in those towns. The Tax Foundation estimates Vermont's average combined (state + local) sales tax rate at 6.39% for 2025, one of the lower combined rates in the Northeast.
Not everything you buy in Vermont is taxed. Groceries (unprepared food) are exempt from Vermont sales tax — a meaningful break for families. Clothing and footwear are also exempt, though accessories such as jewelry and handbags remain taxable. Prepared or heated food sold ready to eat, like a deli sandwich or a restaurant meal, is subject to the 6% state rate.
Worked example: Suppose you buy a $100 television at a store in Burlington. Burlington participates in the local option tax, so the combined rate is 7%. You would pay $7.00 in sales tax, for a total of $107.00. The same TV purchased in a town without a local tax would cost $106.00 — a $1 difference that adds up on big purchases.
This calculator lets you enter any purchase amount and tax rate to see the exact tax and total. Use the 6% rate for a statewide average, 7% if you are shopping in a local-option town, or 6.39% for a blended estimate across Vermont jurisdictions. Results are estimates — always verify the rate in your specific municipality before filing.
Practical example — Vermont
A $1,500 laptop purchased in a Vermont town with the local option tax (7%) carries $105 in sales tax, bringing the total to $1,605. The same purchase in a town without the local option costs $90 in tax at the 6% state rate.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Vermont?
Vermont's state sales tax rate is 6%. Some municipalities levy an additional 1% local option tax, raising the total to 7% in those towns. The statewide average combined rate is approximately 6.39% according to the Tax Foundation.
Does Vermont have local sales taxes?
Yes. Vermont allows certain towns and cities to impose a 1% local option sales tax on top of the 6% state rate. Not every municipality does this, so the rate can be either 6% or 7% depending on where the sale occurs.
Are groceries taxed in Vermont?
No. Unprepared grocery food is exempt from Vermont sales tax. However, prepared or heated food sold ready for immediate consumption — such as restaurant meals or deli items — is taxed at the standard 6% state rate.
Is clothing exempt from Vermont sales tax?
Yes. Most clothing and footwear are exempt from Vermont sales tax. The exemption covers everyday apparel like shirts, pants, shoes, and coats. Accessories such as jewelry, handbags, and sunglasses remain taxable.
How do I calculate Vermont sales tax on a purchase?
Multiply the pre-tax price by the applicable rate (0.06 for 6% or 0.07 for 7% in local-option towns). For example, a $250 item in a 6% area has $15.00 in tax, totaling $265. This calculator does that math automatically for any amount and rate you enter.