Vermont tax notes
- Top rate 8.75% above $213,150 single. Property tax averages 1.90%.
Sample tax numbers for Vermont
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Tax moves that matter most for Vermont
At nearly twice the national average, property tax dominates the SALT cap calculation in Vermont. Bunching property tax payments (paying 18 months in one calendar year) can sometimes push you above the standard deduction in alternating years.
At net SE income above ~$80k-$100k, electing S-Corp typically saves $5k-$15k/yr in self-employment tax — the math is largely federal but affects Vermont state tax via PTET (if applicable).
If you have 1099 income, Solo 401(k) lets you contribute up to $70,000/yr (2025) — far more than SEP-IRA in most cases. Reduces both federal and Vermont state income tax.
Run your Vermont numbers
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