Capital Gains Tax for Vermont (2026)
Vermont (VT) Key Facts
State Capital Gains Rate
8.75%
Taxed As
Ordinary income
Federal Rate Applies
Yes (0%, 15%, or 20%)
Long Term vs Short Term
Both taxed at state level
How This Calculator Works in Vermont
This calculator estimates your combined federal and Vermont capital gains tax. Enter your gain amount, holding period, and income to see your estimated tax.
Vermont Overview
Vermont taxes capital gains as ordinary income at up to 8.75%. Federal capital gains taxes also apply, with long-term rates of 0%, 15%, or 20% depending on income. The combined state and federal burden should be considered when planning asset sales or investment strategies.
How Vermont Compares
Vermont's capital gains rate of 8.75% compares to New Hampshire at 0% and New York at 10.9%. State capital gains taxes significantly impact net investment returns.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 0% | New Hampshire has a capital gains rate of 0%. |
| New York | 10.9% | New York has a capital gains rate of 10.9%. |
| Massachusetts | 5% | Massachusetts has a capital gains rate of 5%. |
Vermont's capital gains rate of 8.75% compares to a national average of approximately 5.04%. This is above the national average.
Tips for Vermont Residents
- 1Vermont taxes capital gains as ordinary income at up to 8.75%.
- 2Federal long-term gains (held 1+ year) are taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20%. Vermont's state tax applies on top of the federal rate.
- 3Hold investments over one year to qualify for lower federal long-term rates rather than ordinary income rates.
- 4Tax-loss harvesting—selling losing investments to offset gains—reduces both federal and Vermont state capital gains tax.
- 5Consider the combined federal + state rate when planning large asset sales. The total can exceed 32.5% for high earners.