New Vermont tax laws: What you need to know before filing

With the start of tax season, there are several new laws going into effect, and many to support affordability. Vermonters ...
VTDigger

In eagerly anticipated ‘Dec. 1 letter,’ Vermont’s tax department projects 5.9% property tax increase next year

Vermonters can expect a 5.9% average increase in education property taxes next year absent major changes, according to a forecast from the Vermont Department of Taxes. The news arrived Monday in the ...
MyChamplainValley.com on MSN

Vermont has new tax exemption limits, credits this year

Vermont's tax commissioner is highlighting some new credits and exemptions for your 2025 tax return.
Seven Days

Tax Department Backlog Leads to Errors in Tax Bills

Thousands of homeowners were overbilled for property taxes in July because of a Vermont Department of Taxes processing backlog, the department told local officials this week. Commissioner Kaj Samsom ...
The Burlington Free Press

Vermont education property taxes will increase again this year: How much? What politicians say

Property taxes to pay for pre-k-12 education are projected to climb again next year, this time by an average of 5.9%, the Vermont Department of Taxes announced on Monday in its annual “Dec. 1” letter.
WAMC

Governor Scott and Vermont legislative leaders react to increased property tax forecast

This week the Vermont Department of Taxes released its annual “December 1st” letter, which forecasts property tax rates for the next fiscal year. Following a substantial hike this year, the department ...
Brattleboro Reformer

Vermont cannabis taxes explained

MONTPELIER — In the regulated cannabis market, like it or not, taxes apply to products and business owners. Will Baker, legal director at the Vermont Department of Taxes and assistant attorney general ...
Rutland Herald

Vermont Supreme Court Tax prebate information is private

MANCHESTER — Upholding the position taken by the town of Manchester, a Vermont Supreme Court decision released Friday said the amount of a Vermonter’s homestead property tax adjustment cannot be ...
Brattleboro Reformer

Gov. Scott, Democrats look to provide Vermonters some tax relief

• Expanding the Vermont child tax credit. "This credit would be expanded for families with children by increasing the age cap from age five to age six. This tax break is targeted to help families of ...
VTDigger

Bill Shouldice to replace Craig Bolio as Vermont tax commissioner

Department of Taxes Commissioner Craig Bolio is stepping down at the end of the week after just over five years in the role, according to a Wednesday press release from Gov. Phil Scott’s office. The ...
Seven Days

Vermont Faces a 12 Percent Increase in Education Taxes

Vermonters will face an 11.9 percent average increase in education property taxes next year unless lawmakers again step in to soften the financial blow, according to a forecast from the Vermont ...