Individuals | Department of Taxes

Below, you will find information about the various taxes for individuals in Vermont. Select a tax type or topic to learn more.

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Individual Income Taxes

Personal Income Tax
Income Tax Withholding
Estimated Income Tax
Homestead Declaration
Use Tax
Estate Tax
Fiduciary Tax

Credit Programs

Renter Credit Claim
Property Tax Credit Claim

Tax Adjustments and Credits

Charitable Housing Investment Tax Credit (HITC)
Credit for Income Tax Paid to Another State or Canadian Province
Elderly or Permanently Totally Disabled Tax Credit
Medical Expense Deduction
Qualified Sale of Mobile Home Park Credit
Social Security Exemption
Vermont Charitable Contribution Tax Credit
Vermont Child and Dependent Care Credit
Vermont Child Tax Credit
Vermont Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Vermont Farm Income Averaging Credit
Vermont Higher Education Investment Plan (VHEIP) also known as the Vermont 529 Plan (VT529)
Vermont Research and Development Tax Credit

Tax Information For

First-time Filers
Students
Estates
Military and Veterans
Seniors and Retirees

Vermont Taxable Income

Income Tax is imposed on Vermont taxable income, which is defined as the gross income from an individual where standard deductions and other allowances have been subtracted. This Vermont taxable income is the amount of your income that is subject to income tax.

Household Income

For Vermont tax purposes, Household Income includes all the funds available to support a household, even if you did not receive any financial contribution from the members of the household. Learn how to determine your household income.