Vermont State Income Tax Brackets 2026
| VT Taxable Income (Single) | State Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $47,150 | 3.35% |
| $47,151 – $111,350 | 6.6% |
| $111,351 – $204,000 | 7.6% |
| Over $204,000 | 8.75% |
Example: Vermont Freelancer Earning $75,000 (2026)
| Tax Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Self-Employment Tax (15.3%) | $10,597 |
| Federal Income Tax | $6,504 |
| Vermont State Tax (8.75%) | $2,140 |
| Total Tax | $19,241 |
| Take-Home Pay | $55,759 |
| Effective Total Rate | 25.7% |
Vermont 1099 Tax Details 2026: Brackets, Deductions & Rankings
Vermont uses a progressive schedule with 4 brackets for single filers in 2026:
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $49,400 | 3.35% |
| $49,400 – $119,700 | 6.6% |
| $119,700 – $249,700 | 7.6% |
| Over $249,700 | 8.75% |
Married-filing-jointly brackets are roughly doubled — top rate starts at $304,000 instead of $249,700.
Vermont allows a state standard deduction of $7,650 (single) / $15,300 (married filing jointly). A personal exemption of $5,300 single / $10,600 married also reduces taxable income.
At $75,000 net profit, Vermont ranks #19 of 51 jurisdictions for total 1099 tax burden (rank 1 = lowest). A single freelancer pays $2,140 in state tax on top of $17,101 federal — $19,242 total, a 25.7% effective rate.
What a single freelancer pays in Vermont (2026)
| Net profit | Vermont state tax | Total tax (SE + federal + state) | Take-home | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,123 | $11,584 | $38,416 | 23.2% |
| $75,000 | $2,140 | $19,242 | $55,758 | 25.7% |
| $100,000 | $3,674 | $29,419 | $70,581 | 29.4% |
| $150,000 | $6,808 | $50,193 | $99,807 | 33.5% |
Single filer, standard deduction, no QBI or other deductions. Computed with the same 2026 engine as the calculator.
How Vermont compares to its neighbors at $75,000
| State | State tax | Total tax | vs Vermont |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $0 | $17,101 | $2,140 less |
| New York | $3,167 | $20,268 | $1,027 more |
| Massachusetts | $3,265 | $20,367 | $1,125 more |
Sources: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (federal brackets & standard deduction), SSA 2026 wage base ($184,500), Tax Foundation 2026 state individual income tax data, and the Vermont Department of Revenue. Last updated July 2, 2026.
Vermont Freelancer FAQ
What is the Vermont income tax rate for freelancers in 2026?
Vermont has four progressive brackets from 3.35% to 8.75%. A freelancer at $75,000 primarily pays the 6.6% rate on most income above $47,150. Burlington has no city income tax.
How much tax does a Vermont freelancer at $75,000 pay?
Approximately $10,597 SE + $6,504 federal + $2,140 VT state = $19,241 total. Effective rate ~25.7. Take-home ~$55,759.
Calculate Your Vermont Taxes
Calculate My VT Taxes →📐 How we calculate Vermont's numbers
Instead of a single flat rate, this tool runs your income through Vermont's real 2026 progressive tax brackets (3.35% to 8.75%), standard deduction, and exemptions — on top of federal and self-employment tax — so your estimate reflects what you'd actually owe.
- Federal brackets & standard deduction: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026)
- Self-employment tax: 15.3% with the 92.35% net-earnings adjustment, the 50% SE-tax deduction, and the 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax — per IRS rules
- Social Security wage base: $184,500 for 2026 (SSA)
- Vermont brackets & deductions: 2026 state Department of Revenue figures, cross-checked against the Tax Foundation
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Last reviewed for tax year 2026 · Independent tool — not affiliated with the IRS. Estimates for planning only; verify with a tax professional before filing.