Vermont Income Tax Calculator

Estimate your Vermont income tax burden

Updated for 2024 tax year on Jul 23, 2024

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How to calculate your Vermont income taxes

Understanding your Vermont income taxes

Vermont has a progressive income tax system, with rates ranging from 3.35% for lower-income earners up to 8.75% for the highest-income earners. This aims to distribute the tax burden equitably among residents of different income levels.

There are no state payroll or local income taxes imposed on Vermont residents. This can help reduce the overall tax burden for both employees and employers in the state.

Similar to most states, Vermont has a standard deduction. Residents can also claim personal exemptions. The exact amount can vary based on income, age, and filing status.

Calculate your income tax in Vermont

  1. Work out your total federal income tax
    1. Gross income adjusted
      Gross income − Pre-tax deductions = Gross income adjusted
    2. Federal taxable income
      Gross income adjusted − Federal standard/itemized deductions = Federal taxable income
    3. Federal income tax liability
      Federal taxable income × Federal income tax rate = Federal income tax liability
    4. Federal payroll tax liability
      Gross income × Federal payroll tax rate = Federal payroll tax liability
  2. Calculate your total Vermont state income tax
    1. Vermont state taxable income
      Gross income adjusted − (Vermont state standard/itemized deductions + Vermont state exemptions) = Vermont state taxable income
    2. Vermont state income tax liability
      Vermont state taxable income × Vermont state income tax rate = Vermont state income tax liability
  3. Add up all the taxes
    Federal income tax liability + Federal payroll tax liability + Vermont state income tax liability = Your total income tax liability

State income tax brackets

Each filer type has different progressive tax rates. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.

Tax year Filing status Taxable income Rate
2023 Single $0 - $45,400 3.35%
$45,400 - $110,050 6.6%
$110,050 - $229,550 7.6%
$229,550+ 8.75%
Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) $0 - $75,850 3.35%
$75,850 - $183,400 6.6%
$183,400 - $279,450 7.6%
$279,450+ 8.75%
Married, Filing Separately $0 - $37,925 3.35%
$37,925 - $91,700 6.6%
$91,700 - $139,725 7.6%
$139,725+ 8.75%
Head of Household $0 - $60,850 3.35%
$60,850 - $157,150 6.6%
$157,150 - $254,500 7.6%
$254,500+ 8.75%
2022 Single $0 - $42,150 3.35%
$42,150 - $102,200 6.6%
$102,200 - $213,150 7.6%
$213,150+ 8.75%
Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) $0 - $70,450 3.35%
$70,450 - $170,300 6.6%
$170,300 - $259,500 7.6%
$259,500+ 8.75%
Married, Filing Separately $0 - $35,225 3.35%
$35,225 - $85,150 6.6%
$85,150 - $129,750 7.6%
$129,750+ 8.75%
Head of Household $0 - $56,500 3.35%
$56,500 - $145,950 6.6%
$145,950 - $236,350 7.6%
$236,350+ 8.75%
2021 Single $0 – $40,950 3.35%
$40,950 – $99,200 6.6%
$99,200 – $206,950 7.6%
$206,950+ 8.75%
Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) $0 – $68,400 3.35%
$68,400 – $165,350 6.6%
$165,350 – $251,950 7.6%
$251,950+ 8.75%
Married, Filing Separately $0 – $34,200 3.35%
$34,200 – $82,675 6.6%
$82,675 – $125,975 7.6%
$125,975+ 8.75%
Head of Household $0 – $54,850 3.35%
$54,850 – $141,700 6.6%
$141,700 – $229,450 7.6%
$229,450+ 8.75%
2020 Single $0 – $40,350 3.35%
$40,350 – $97,800 6.6%
$97,800 – $204,000 7.6%
$204,000+ 8.75%
Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) $0 – $67,450 3.35%
$67,450 – $163,000 6.6%
$163,000 – $248,350 7.6%
$248,350+ 8.75%
Married, Filing Separately $0 – $33,725 3.35%
$33,725 – $81,500 6.6%
$81,500 – $124,175 7.6%
$124,175+ 8.75%
Head of Household $0 – $54,100 3.35%
$54,100 – $139,650 6.6%
$139,650 – $226,200 7.6%
$226,200+ 8.75%

State standard deduction

Tax year Filing status Standard deduction amount
2023 Single
Married, Filing Separately
$7,000
Married, Filing Jointly $14,050
Head of Household $10,550
2022 Single
Married, Filing Separately
$6,500
Married, Filing Jointly $13,050
Head of Household $9,800
2021 Single
Married, Filing Separately
$6,350
Married, Filing Jointly $12,700
Head of Household $9,500
2020 Single
Married, Filing Separately
$6,250
Married, Filing Jointly $12,500
Head of Household $9,400

State exemptions

There is state-level exemptions for all type of filers and dependents.

Tax year Filing status Personal exemption amount
2024 Single
Married, Filing Separately
Head of Household
$4,850
Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) $9,700
Dependent(s) $4,850
2023 Single
Married, Filing Separately
Head of Household
$4,500
Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) $9,000
Dependent(s) $4,500
2022
2021
Single
Married, Filing Separately
Head of Household
$4,350
Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) $8,700
Dependent(s) $4,350
2020 Single
Married, Filing Separately
Head of Household
$4,250
Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) $8,500
Dependent(s) $4,250

FAQs

How to calculate income tax in Vermont?

Follow the steps below to calculate your total income tax in Vermont:

  1. Work out your total federal income tax
  2. Calculate your total Vermont state income tax
  3. Sum up all the taxes

How much income tax do I pay in Vermont?

Vermont residents pay 3.35% to 8.75% in state income taxes for the 2024 tax year.