Vermont Tax Calculator 2026
Estimate your federal and Vermont state taxes for the 2026 tax year.
Pre-configured for Vermont residents, 2026 tax year. Filing your 2025 return? Vermont Tax Calculator 2025
Your numbers
Pre-tax contributions
$2,200 federal Child Tax Credit each, applied to your 2026 liability.
Estimate your refund (optional)
Enter what was withheld this year — W-2 box 2 (federal) and box 17 (state) — to compare against your estimated liability.
$59,103 per year, shown per month
of gross income, all taxes
federal + VT on your next dollar
Estimate only, for a single W-2 earner taking the standard deduction. Itemized deductions and most credits beyond the Child Tax Credit aren't modeled.
Only the top slice pays 22%
Federal tax is progressive: each bracket taxes only the income inside it. Here is how your $58,900 of taxable income fills the 2026 brackets.
Understanding Vermont Income Taxes
Residents of Vermont pay state income tax on top of federal taxes. Vermont also applies a minimum tax of 3% of AGI for incomes over $150,000 (not modeled here). The amount you owe depends on your taxable income, filing status, and the deductions and credits Vermont allows.
Key Takeaways for 2026
- Federal tax brackets and standard deductions have been adjusted for inflation under IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.
- Vermont's own rates, standard deduction, and enacted 2026 changes are applied to your state estimate automatically.
- Don't forget FICA taxes (Social Security and Medicare) — they're withheld from your paycheck automatically and included in the take-home figure above.
Go Deeper on Your 2026 Taxes
Federal tax tools
- Federal Income Tax Calculator — brackets, deductions, and your effective rate
- Tax Bracket Calculator — see which bracket your income lands in
- Paycheck Tax Calculator — per-paycheck withholding and take-home
- Marriage Tax Calculator — filing jointly vs. separately
- W-4 Withholding Calculator — is your paycheck withholding on target?
- Estimated Tax Calculator — quarterly 1040-ES vouchers for 1099 income
- 2026 State Tax Changes — every enacted cut, verified
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Vermont state income tax brackets for 2026?
For the 2026 tax year, Vermont has a graduated income tax: rates run from 3.35% to 8.75% across four brackets, with the top rate applying above $249,700 for single filers (married-filing-jointly brackets are wider). Vermont also applies a minimum tax of 3% of AGI for incomes over $150,000 (not modeled here).
How is Vermont state income tax calculated?
Vermont applies its bracket rates to your income after Vermont's own standard deduction ($7,650 single / $15,300 married filing jointly) and personal exemptions. This calculator applies the latest published Vermont figures automatically.
How much tax will I pay on a $75,000 salary in Vermont?
Roughly $2,490 in Vermont state income tax for a single filer taking the standard deduction in 2026. Add about $7,670 of federal income tax and $5,738 of FICA (7.65%), for total taxes near $15,897 and take-home around $59,103. Credits and other income can change this.
What percentage of your paycheck goes to taxes in Vermont?
About 21.2% for a single filer earning $75,000 in 2026: federal income tax (~10.2%), FICA (7.65%), and Vermont state tax (~3.3%). Your exact percentage depends on income, filing status, and pre-tax contributions like a 401(k).
Does Vermont tax Social Security benefits?
Partially. Vermont fully exempts Social Security below $55,000 AGI ($70,000 joint) for 2025; the exemption phases out over the next $10,000 of AGI and is gone above $65,000/$80,000.
Does Vermont tax retirement income like 401(k) or pension withdrawals?
Pensions and 401(k)/IRA withdrawals are generally taxable; lower-income filers can exempt up to $10,000 of military/CSRS/eligible retirement income instead of the Social Security exemption.