The Surplus Lines Tax is paid by surplus lines brokers licensed by the Department of Financial Regulation (DFR). The tax is computed on net gross premiums. Zero returns are not required.
Filing online through the Vermont Department of Taxes online system, myVTax, is required. If you have any questions, contact our Surplus Lines Insurance Tax examiner, (802) 828-2551.
| Title | Revised | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Department of Taxes ACH Credit Payment Guide | 2023 | GB-1104 |
The report and tax are due the *last day of the month following the end of each calendar quarter, i.e., April 30, July 31, October 31, and January 31. Please note, when the due date falls on a weekend or a federal or state holiday, the due date is the next business day.
Surplus Lines Tax
| Tax Period Ending | Due Date |
|---|---|
| 12/31/2024 | 1/31/2025 |
| 3/31/2025 | 4/30/2025 |
| 6/30/2025 | 7/31/2025 |
| 9/30/2025 | 10/31/2025 |
| 12/31/2025 | 2/2/2026 |
Direct Insurance Placement Tax
| Tax Period Ending | Due Date |
|---|---|
| 12/31/2024 | 1/31/2025 |
| 12/31/2025 | 2/2/2026 |
| Title | Section |
|---|---|
| Surplus lines tax | 8 V.S.A. § 5035 |
