Vermont Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Calculate sales tax in Vermont. Vermont has a 6% state sales tax rate; local taxes bring the average combined rate to 6.43%. Based on current VT rates.

By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated October 19, 2026 · Methodology

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Groceries (food for home)
Clothing

Total Tax

$6.43

Total with Tax

$106.43

Combined Rate

6.430%

Tax Breakdown

State Tax (6.00%)$6.00
Local Tax (0.43%)$0.43
Total Sales Tax$6.43
Total with Tax$106.43

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.

Vermont Sales Tax Guide

Vermont charges a 6% state sales tax on retail purchases, and the state itself does not bolt on a general countywide sales tax, so most receipts in most towns show a flat 6%. The rate covers ordinary tangible goods: a laptop, a television, furniture, or a new appliance all ring up with the tax added. What Vermont deliberately leaves out are everyday essentials, so groceries, prescription drugs, and clothing are exempt and cross the register without the 6%.

The flat-6% picture has two wrinkles. A number of Vermont towns have adopted a 1% local option tax on top of the state rate for sales, meals, or rooms, pushing the total to 7% in those communities. And for taxable goods bought out of state or online where no Vermont tax was collected, the state expects a matching use tax at the same 6%, reported on your income tax return so out-of-state shopping does not undercut Vermont retailers. The Vermont Department of Taxes administers both the sales and use tax and keeps the official list of taxable and exempt categories.

Vermont Sales Tax Details (2026)

State Sales Tax Rate 6%
Local Sales Taxes Yes, 0.43% on average
Average Combined Rate 6.43% (Tax Foundation, midyear 2026)
Local Tax Note Municipalities may levy a 1% local option sales tax on top of the 6% state rate (7% total).
State Income Tax progressive (up to 8.75%)
Avg. Property Tax Rate 1.4%

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Vermont Sales Tax FAQ

What is exempt from Vermont sales tax?
Groceries, prescription drugs, and clothing are exempt, which keeps basic necessities free of the 6%. Most other tangible goods, including electronics, furniture, and household items, are taxable. Prepared and restaurant meals are handled under Vermont's separate meals tax rather than the general sales tax, so dining out is treated differently from grocery food bought to cook at home.
Does any Vermont town add tax on top of the 6%?
Vermont imposes no general countywide sales tax, so the statewide 6% is the rate in most places. But certain towns have adopted a 1% local option tax on sales, meals, or rooms, raising the total to 7% within those communities. Outside those towns, 6% is the full rate at checkout.
Do I owe use tax on out-of-state or online purchases?
Yes. When you buy taxable goods from out-of-state or online sellers and no Vermont tax was charged, you owe use tax at the same 6% rate. Vermont collects it through a line on the state income tax return, where filers report and pay tax on those untaxed purchases. The use tax exists so buying elsewhere does not dodge what an in-state purchase would carry.
Are clothing and groceries genuinely tax-free in Vermont?
Generally yes. Vermont treats ordinary apparel and grocery food as exempt, so they are not charged the 6% at the register. The exemptions cover food bought to prepare at home, while prepared food and dining out fall under the separate meals tax. The Vermont Department of Taxes maintains the controlling list of what qualifies.

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