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Vermont Sales Tax Guide for Small Businesses

Everything you need to know about sales tax in Vermont — rates, deadlines, exemptions, and how to stay compliant without the headache.

Last updated March 2026

Quick Facts

State Rate

6.00%

Avg. Combined

6.18%

Filing Frequency

Monthly, Quarterly, or Annual

Vendor Discount

No

Home Rule

No

Vermont Sales Tax Rates

Vermont's state sales tax rate is 6.00%. Cities and counties can add local taxes on top. The average combined rate across Vermont is 6.18%.

The highest combined rate in the state can reach up to 7.00% in some jurisdictions.

Filing Deadlines & Frequency

Filing Frequency

Monthly, Quarterly, or Annual — assigned by VT Dept. of Taxes based on tax liability

Due Dates

25th of the month after the reporting period

File Online

Vermont Department of Taxes — myVTax: https://tax.vermont.gov/

What's Taxable for Restaurants & Food Businesses

Prepared Food

Yes — prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at the full 6.18% combined rate.

Grocery Food

Exempt from sales tax. Grocery food is exempt. Prepared food sold by restaurants is taxed at 9% (meals tax rate).

Alcohol

Subject to sales tax plus a 10% alcoholic beverages tax on sales at restaurants and bars. VT is a control state for spirits.

Vendor Discount

Vermont does not currently offer a vendor discount for timely filing.

Penalties for Late Filing

Late Filing Penalty

5% per month, max 25% of tax due

Interest

Federal rate + 2%, adjusted annually

Miss a deadline and Vermontstarts charging penalties and interest immediately. That adds up fast on a busy restaurant's tax bill.

TaxAside's On-Time Guarantee covers up to $5,000 in penalties if we ever file late.

Calculate Your Vermont Sales Tax

Vermont Sales Tax Calculator
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State tax (6.00%)$0.00
Est. local tax (0.18%)$0.00
Total tax (6.18%)$0.00
Total with tax$0.00

This calculator uses average combined rates. Your actual rate depends on your exact location.

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Related State Guides

New Hampshire

No sales tax

Massachusetts

6.25% avg. combined

New York

8.52% avg. combined

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Additional Notes

  • • Vermont has a separate 9% meals tax on restaurant food and a 9% rooms tax on lodging
  • • A 10% alcoholic beverages tax applies to on-premises consumption