Vermont Sales Tax Calculator
Vermont has a 6% state rate, a 1% local option, and an extra 1% on meals and alcohol. A Vermont restaurant bill can reach 9% once the local option and meals surcharge are combined.
Default for Vermont: 6.45%. Edit to use another rate.
State-level estimate — the exact rate depends on your county, city, and special districts.
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Effective from 2026-01-01 · State-level rate (no ZIP snapshot for this state yet).
Vermont sales tax rates
| Rate type | Rate |
|---|---|
| State rate | 6.00% |
| Average local rate | 0.45% |
| Average combined rate | 6.45% |
| Highest combined rate | 7.00% |
What is taxable in Vermont?
- Unprepared food and prescription drugs are exempt, while prepared meals and alcoholic beverages are taxed at 9% total.
- Municipalities may adopt the 1% local option, and the meals and alcohol surcharge applies statewide.
VT sales tax calculator FAQ
- What is the sales tax rate in Vermont?
- Vermont's state-level rate is 6.00%. Local taxes bring the statewide average combined rate to about 6.45%, with the highest combined rate around 7.00%. A Vermont restaurant bill can reach 9% once the local option and meals surcharge are combined.
- Does Vermont have local sales tax?
- Municipalities may adopt the 1% local option, and the meals and alcohol surcharge applies statewide.
- What is exempt from sales tax in Vermont?
- Unprepared food and prescription drugs are exempt, while prepared meals and alcoholic beverages are taxed at 9% total.
- How do I calculate sales tax in Vermont?
- Multiply the pre-tax price by the combined rate for your location. At the roughly 6.45% average combined rate, a $100.00 purchase would add about $6.45 in tax. Use the ZIP lookup above for the specific rate, and confirm with the Vermont Department of Taxes.
Official source: Vermont Department of Taxes.
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Other state calculators
- Arkansas6.50%
- California7.25%
- Connecticut6.35%
- Florida6.00%
- Michigan6.00%
- Minnesota6.875%
- Missouri4.225%
- New Jersey6.625%
- New York4.00%
- Ohio5.75%
- Pennsylvania6.00%
- Texas6.25%
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