Vermont Sales Tax Guide for eCommerce Businesses
Vermont Sales Tax Guide for eCommerce Businesses
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Vermont's Sales Tax Authority
State Phone Information
802-828-2551
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Tax percent range for remote sellers in Vermont
6% to 7%
The information on this page is for reference only and should not be used as legal or tax advice. If you are concerned about your sales tax obligations it is advised to hire a professional.
This Page was last updated: December 2021
Do you need to collect sales tax in Vermont?
If you have nexus in Vermont you will need to first register, then collect and remit sales tax. There are two main ways that sellers can have nexus: physical or economic.
Physical nexus - A seller physical/ tangible presence in the state.
Economic nexus - A remote seller (no physical presence) passes the threshold tor total revenue or number of transactions.
Does Vermont charge sales tax on shipping?
Yes
Do you have physical nexus in Vermont?
A seller has physical nexus in Vermont if they have any of the following:
Physical presence, retail store, warehouse, inventory or employees located in the state
Do you have economic nexus in Vermont?
Vermont's Economic Nexus Sales Threshold
$100,000
Economic Transactions Threshold
Or 200 transactions
Economic Nexus Evaluation Period
Previous 12 Months
Economics Nexus Effective Date
July 1, 2018
What types of sales are included in Vermont's Economic Nexus Sales Threshold?
Gross Sales
All sales including Marketplace Facilitator sales are included in the Economic Nexus Sales Threshold
How does Vermont treat exempt transactions when calculating economic nexus?
Exempt sales and exempt services are included in the threshold. However, businesses that only sell tax-exempt items into Vermont aren’t required to register for a sales tax account.
Does Vermont have a Marketplace Facilitator Law?
Yes, Marketplace Facilitators are required to collect and remit sales tax on behalf of sellers on their platform.
Filling Sales Tax
When are Returns Due?
Vermont sales tax returns are generally always due the 25th day of the month following the reporting period. If the filing due date falls on a weekend or holiday, sales tax is generally due the next business day.
How often are Sales Tax Returns filed?
Monthly, Quarterly, or Annually
This period is determined by the state typically by assessing your volume of sales in the state.
Options for filing sales tax returns:
Online - Pay online using the myVTax portal
Mail - Your sales taxes can be filed and paid through the mail.
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