Filing Vermont Income Taxes

About $1.4 billion from individual income tax payments was added to Vermont's general fund in fiscal year 2025. The state has one of the highest individual tax rates in the nation.

Vermont tax brackets ranged from 3.35% to 8.75% for those filing 2024 taxes (official 2025-tax-year tables have not yet been published by VT DOT, but 2024 brackets remain in use). If you were a full-year or partial-year resident who earned at least $100 in VT, you must file Vermont taxes. You must also file if you're a nonresident who earned at least $1,000.

While the state relies on third-party software for e-filing rather than a proprietary filer, you can file online using a tax professional or third-party software (like E-file.com). If your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is within limits, you can also use the Free File program, which is a partnership between the state, the IRS, and third-party software companies.

You can file your taxes up to 60 days after the federal tax filing deadline (generally April 15) without incurring a penalty. However, you must pay owed taxes by the filing deadline to avoid interest or penalties. After that, you'll be charged a $50 late filing penalty, even if you don’t owe taxes, unless you filed an extension. If you've filed an extension on time, you won't be penalized unless you fail to file on or before October 15.

To file an amendment to a return, use form IN-111 and check the "Amended" box in section one. You can find this and other forms at the Vermont Department of Taxes (DOT) website.

Credits and Standard Deductions

The state's standard deductions for tax year 2024 were:

Additionally, the personal exemption was $5,100.

Taxpayers can also take advantage of various tax credits, including:

Where to Mail Tax Filings and Amendments

You can mail an income tax amendment. If you owe taxes, attach a check to your form and mail it to Department of Taxes at the following address:
P.O. Box 1779
Montpelier, VT 05601-1779

If you don't owe taxes or are expecting a Vermont tax refund, you will need to use the address:
P.O. Box 1881
Montpelier, VT 05601-1881

Requesting an Extension

To file for a state extension, you use a form IN-151 and mail it to the DOT. You can also use the DOT’s myVTax site to file an extension. Taxes owed are still due on April 15, and interest will accrue on the balance as of April 16.

You can check the status of your state tax return online at https://secure.vermont.gov/TAX/refund/. You'll need to know your filing type, social security number, and zip code.

If you want to track an amendment or need help tracking a return, call 802-828-2865.

Estimated quarterly taxes must be paid any time that the amount withheld from your pay by an employer won't be sufficient to cover your taxes. Self-employed individuals are also required to make estimated payments every year. Payments are due every four months.

Assessments on Delinquencies

If you don't file a return at all, you'll be assessed a penalty of 5% on your balance owed every month. If you pay late or underpay, you'll pay interest of 1% per month. Additionally, late payments or underpayments incur interest of 0.5% per month on the unpaid amount from the filing deadline to the date the tax is paid. In both cases, interest charges won't make up more than 25% of your owed balance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I expedite my refund?
E-filed returns have faster turnaround times. While the state doesn’t have a direct e-file system, using a professional tax preparer or tax preparation software allows you to file online.

Will my refund be issued electronically or with a paper check?
Most of the time, if you file online, you’ll receive an electronic refund. However, there may be situations in which the money is issued through a paper check.

Note: States & U.S. territories may make changes to their tax laws with little notice. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but it is provided on an "AS IS" basis. For more see our terms.