Overview
Good standing for your business means that all required tax returns are filed and that all taxes are paid, or if you owe any taxes that are past due, you are making payments in accordance with your payment plan for those taxes.
Payment Plans
If you have any unpaid taxes for your business, please contact us at (802) 828-2518 to request a payment plan.
Request a Certificate of Good Standing
A Certificate of Good Standing is available upon request. We issue statements that businesses, corporations, and organizations are in good standing with the Vermont Department of Taxes, which means that all tax liabilities are paid or in an approved payment plan, and all required returns have been filed to date.
These requests are typically made when a business is being sold, to obtain financing, or enter into other business transactions. To request a Certification of Tax Standing, please provide the following information:
- Official name of the business, corporation, or organization
- Address
- Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
- Mailing instructions of where the letter is to be mailed, emailed, or faxed
Please submit your request by e-mail, fax or by mail. Your request will be processed within 7-14 business days.
Fax your request to:
(802) 828-5282
Mail your request to:
Vermont Department of Taxes
133 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05602