Vermont Sales Tax Calculator 2026 – Rate 6.43% (State 6.00%)
Calculate sales tax in Vermont instantly. The Vermont state sales tax rate is 6.00%; with the average local (city and county) rate of 0.43% added, the typical combined rate is 6.43% (2026 figures). Enter a price below to see the tax and total.
Vermont Sales Tax Calculator
State rate 6.00% + average local 0.43% = 6.43%
Rates from Tax Foundation 2026 data. Your exact city or county rate may differ – use the custom rate box with the rate on a local receipt.
Vermont sales tax rate in 2026
The statewide rate is 6.00%. Local governments add an average of 0.43%, for an average combined rate of 6.43%. Vermont lets towns add a 1% local option tax, which Burlington, Stowe and a few dozen others charge, for a 7% combined rate; prepared meals are taxed separately at 9%.
How to calculate Vermont sales tax
Sales tax = price × (rate ÷ 100). On a $100 purchase at the 6.43% average combined rate, the tax is $6.43 and the total is $106.43. To find the pre-tax price from a total, divide the total by (1 + rate ÷ 100).
Vermont sales tax examples
| Price | State tax (6.00%) | Avg. combined tax (6.43%) | Total (combined) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.60 | $0.64 | $10.64 |
| $25 | $1.50 | $1.61 | $26.61 |
| $50 | $3.00 | $3.22 | $53.22 |
| $100 | $6.00 | $6.43 | $106.43 |
| $250 | $15.00 | $16.08 | $266.08 |
| $500 | $30.00 | $32.15 | $532.15 |
| $1,000 | $60.00 | $64.30 | $1,064.30 |
| $5,000 | $300.00 | $321.50 | $5,321.50 |
What is exempt from sales tax in Vermont?
Groceries, prescription drugs and clothing are exempt from Vermont sales tax. Rules change, so confirm with the Vermont Department of Revenue before relying on an exemption.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay Vermont sales tax on online orders? Yes – retailers that ship to Vermont generally must collect tax at the rate for your delivery address. Is there sales tax on cars in Vermont? Vehicle purchases are taxed, often under separate rules and rates; use our auto loan calculator to include it in your payment. Need another state? Use the all-states sales tax calculator.
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