2026 Vermont Sales Tax Guide

With varying local rates and detailed regulations, keeping track of Vermont’s sales tax rules can be tricky. This guide will walk you through the key points, such as what establishes sales tax nexus and the proper way to collect and remit sales tax in Vermont.

We’ll also share a trusted solution that makes sales tax compliance easier in Vermont and beyond.

Vermont Sales Tax Rate 2025

Vermont applies a 6% state sales tax to most goods and services. Some municipalities can also impose a 1% local option tax.

Collecting Vermont Sales Tax from Customers

Here’s what you need to know about collecting sales tax in Vermont:

Do I Have to Collect Vermont Sales Tax from Customers?

If your business sells taxable tangible personal property, you must collect sales tax unless the sale qualifies for an exemption.

What Creates Sales Tax Nexus in Vermont?

The following conditions can create a sales tax nexus in Vermont:

• Physical nexus: Businesses with a place of business in the state.
• Employees: Businesses that carry out the solicitation of tangible personal property sales via employees, contractors, agents, or other representatives.
• Economic nexus: Remote sellers with more than $100,000 or 200 transactions or more in gross sales in Vermont during the current or previous calendar year.

Learn more about sales tax nexus and when you’re required to collect sales tax.

Do I Have to Collect Sales Tax from Vermont Customers if I Sell on Amazon or Walmart?

No. 

Vermont has a marketplace facilitator law that requires platforms like Amazon to collect sales tax from third-party sellers on their platforms. However, sellers with annual sales under the $100,000 threshold are not required to collect or remit sales tax in Vermont.

Taxable Products in Vermont

Here’s a detailed overview of the items that are taxable in Vermont:

Are Groceries Taxable in Vermont? 

Vermont doesn’t tax grocery items, like food for domestic home consumption.

Are Digital Products Taxable in Vermont?

Specific digital products, such as digital audiobooks, music, and videos, are taxable in the state.

Is Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Taxable in Vermont?

Yes, all types of pre-written computer software, such as software purchased on storage media, downloaded to a computer system, or accessed remotely via the Internet, are subject to sales tax in Vermont.

Are Services Taxable in Vermont?

No, services are usually sales tax-exempt in the state — unless they are specifically identified as taxable.

Tax-Exempt Items

Some items that are sales tax exempt in Vermont are: 

• Sales of food for human consumption
• Sales of fertilizers for farming purposes
• Sales of medical equipment and medicines like aspirin 
• Sales of machinery and equipment used for agricultural purposes

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How to Register for a Vermont Sales Tax Permit

You can register online at the Vermont Department of Taxes portal.

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Do I Need a Vermont Sales Tax License if I’m Only a Wholesaler? 

Yes, you need a state tax permit even if you’re a wholesaler. However, they can obtain a resale certificate, which allows them to buy goods for resale without paying sales tax. 

How to Collect Sales Tax in Vermont

Vermont follows destination-based sales tax sourcing for all sellers, whether in-state or out-of-state. This means you must apply the sales tax rate based on the buyer’s shipping address when making a sale to a Vermont resident.

How to File and Pay Sales Tax in Vermont

There are multiple ways to file and pay Vermont sales tax:

• Automated: Let Zamp handle your Vermont sales tax filing and remittance, so you won’t have to deal with sales tax returns ever again.
• File online: Pay online at the Vermont Department of Taxation Website.
• Mail: Send your return along with payment to
          Vermont Department of Taxes
          P.O. Box 1779
          Montpelier, VT 05601-1779

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FAQs on Paying and Filing Vermont Sales Tax

What Is Use Tax?

If a seller doesn’t collect Vermont Sales Tax on an item that’s taxable in Vermont, the buyer is responsible for paying Vermont Use Tax instead. This applies to taxable purchases made online, by phone, through mail-order, or bought in another state and then brought into Vermont for use.

Can I Amend a Vermont Sales Tax Return? 

Yes. You can amend your return online via myVTax or by filing a paper return marked “Amended” at the top of the form.

How Often Do I Need to File and Pay Sales Tax in Vermont?

Vendors subject to sales and use tax laws must remit the collected taxes by the last day of the month following the month of collection, or by the deadline set by the Department of Revenue.

Vermont Sales Tax Due Dates

Vermont monthly sales tax filing due dates:

Vermont quarterly sales tax filing due dates:

Vermont semi-annual sales tax filing due dates:

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About the author

The Zamp Team

The Zamp Team consists of experienced writers and editors who are dedicated to researching sales tax topics to help readers make smart decisions about their business and sales tax compliance. Collectively, the team has over 300 years of sales tax experience.