Vermont Per-Return Tax Burden Rose $2,144 Since 2021
Vermont tax filers saw their average self-remitted tax burden climb significantly between fiscal years 2021 and 2025.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Taxes
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Vermont recorded a 58.3 percent growth in self-remitted taxes between fiscal year 2021 and fiscal year 2025. This surge increased the average per-return tax burden by $2,143.97 for state taxpayers.
Why it matters
The jump in self-remitted tax collections reflects a significant shift in the state's tax landscape for individual households. Vermont's growth rate reached 1.9 times the national average of 30.6 percent during this four-year period.
The average per-return tax burden in Vermont rose from $3,678.73 in fiscal year 2021 to $5,822.71 in fiscal year 2025. This increase of $2,143.97 per return moved the state from 37th to 22nd nationally in per-return tax burden.
The details
This calculation determines the average tax burden by taking total state self-remitted tax collections, which grew from $1.2 billion to $1.9 billion, and dividing them by the number of individual returns. Because the return count remained a constant denominator for the comparison, the rise reflects a substantial increase in the actual tax obligations paid by individual residents. The state's growth rate also significantly outpaced the 36.0 percent average observed across the Northeast region.
Timeline
FY2021 served as the baseline period for this tax data comparison.
FY2025 marked the end period for the analysis of state tax collection growth.
Money Landscape
Vermont's tax trajectory highlights a period of rapid revenue growth that substantially outpaced the national average self-remitted tax growth of 30.6 percent. This shift places the state among the highest for tax growth, moving it from the middle of the national pack to a much higher burden rank.
Households should review their recent tax filings to account for the $2,143.97 average increase in annual self-remitted burdens over the last four years. Consult with a qualified tax professional to understand how state-level changes impact your specific budget and future savings.
The takeaway
The sharp increase in Vermont's per-return tax burden signifies a fundamental shift in household fiscal obligations. Residents should review their previous state tax filings to verify these changes and coordinate with a tax professional to ensure their future planning aligns with current state tax levels.
Further reading
For more on managing your financial obligations, visit our Taxes section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Vermont Business Magazine.
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