State income tax (top rate)
8.75%
Property tax (avg effective)
1.59%
PTET workaround
Not available
Vermont tax notes
- Top rate 8.75% above $213,150 single.
Sample tax numbers for Vermont
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State income tax on $100,000 taxable$4,375
Property tax on $400,000 home (avg)$6,360
SALT deduction usable (capped at $40,400)$10,735
Tax moves that matter most for Vermont
S-Corp election for self-employed
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).
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Solo 401(k) for self-employed retirement
If you have 1099 income, Solo 401(k) lets you contribute up to $72,000/yr (2026) — far more than SEP-IRA in most cases. Reduces both federal and Vermont state income tax.
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