TaxWrenTaxes for Vermont freelancers in 2026
Single filers get a standard deduction of $7,650 ($15,300 married filing jointly) and a personal exemption of $5,300.
On $85,000 of 1099 profit, a single filer owes about $2,753 in Vermont income tax on top of $17,800 in federal taxes. That ranks 27th lowest of 51 (50 states and DC), right at the national median.
Among its neighbors, New Hampshire would tax the same income less, while New York and Massachusetts would tax it more.
Vermont adjusts its brackets for inflation but had not published its 2026 thresholds when this page was updated, so the 2025 thresholds are used. The rates themselves are current.
Vermont income tax brackets (2025 thresholds)
| Rate | Single: taxable income over | Married jointly: over |
|---|---|---|
| 3.35% | $0 | $0 |
| 6.6% | $49,400 | $82,500 |
| 7.6% | $119,700 | $199,450 |
| 8.75% | $249,700 | $304,000 |
Vermont vs. neighboring states
Tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit for a single filer in 2026. The median across all 50 states and DC is $2,729 of state income tax.
| State | State tax | Total tax | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $2,753 | $20,554 | $64,447 |
| Massachusetts | $3,730 | $21,530 | $63,470 |
| New Hampshire | $0 | $17,800 | $67,200 |
| New York | $3,669 | $21,469 | $63,531 |
How Vermont taxes changed
Vermont's rates and deductions did not change for 2026. State tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit is unchanged at $2,753.
| 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Top income tax rate | 8.75% | 8.75% |
| Standard deduction (single) | $7,650 | $7,650 |
| State tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit | $2,753 | $2,753 |
| Take-home on a $75,000 salary | $58,824 | $59,103 |
Each year uses that year's federal and Vermont rules, so the take-home row also reflects federal changes. Federal changes · All data updates
What this estimate simplifies
- For taxpayers with federal AGI that exceeds $150,000, the taxpayer will pay the greater of state income tax or 3 percent of federal AGI.
Sources: Vermont revenue department, Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32. See our methodology.
Vermont 1099 tax FAQ
Does Vermont have a state income tax?
Vermont has a graduated income tax with 4 rates from 3.35% to 8.75%; the top rate starts at $249,700 of taxable income for single filers.
How much should a freelancer in Vermont set aside for taxes?
A single filer with $85,000 of 1099 profit and no other income should set aside about 24% of every payment in 2026: $12,010 self-employment tax, $5,790 federal income tax and $2,753 Vermont income tax. Use the calculator for your own income, expenses and filing status.
What is the top Vermont income tax rate in 2026?
8.75%. Vermont has a graduated income tax with 4 rates from 3.35% to 8.75%; the top rate starts at $249,700 of taxable income for single filers.
Do I need to make estimated tax payments to Vermont?
Generally yes, if you expect to owe state tax that is not covered by withholding. Vermont sets its own thresholds and due dates; check the Vermont revenue department's estimated payment rules.