What day is Vermont sales tax due?

Vermont sales tax returns are due on the 25th day of the month following the reporting period. This is later than the 20th deadline used by most other states. If the 25th falls on a weekend or holiday, it shifts to the next business day.

Are there any other sales taxes I need to file and pay in Vermont?

Some Vermont municipalities impose a 1% local option sales tax on top of the 6% state rate. This local tax is remitted through the same myVTax return, so no separate local filing is required.

Do you still need to file a Vermont sales tax return if you had no sales?

Yes. If you are registered for Vermont sales tax, you must file a return for every assigned period, even if you had no sales or no tax due. Filing a zero return is required.

Can you file and pay Vermont sales tax online?

Yes. Vermont requires businesses to file and pay sales tax electronically through myVTax at myvtax.vermont.gov.

How to file and pay sales tax in Vermont in 2026

Q: What is the Vermont sales tax filing frequency?

The Vermont Department of Taxes assigns your filing frequency (monthly, quarterly, or annually) based on your expected or actual sales volume.

In this article

Quick facts: Filing for sales tax in Vermont
When to file and pay Vermont sales tax
Vermont sales tax filing deadlines
How to prepare your Vermont sales tax return
How to complete and file a Vermont sales tax return
How to pay sales tax in Vermont
What happens after filing and paying Vermont sales tax
Late filing penalties and interest
Getting third-party help with sales tax filing
Sales tax filing in other states

If you're registered for Vermont sales tax, you must file returns and pay any tax due according to the filing frequency assigned by the Vermont Department of Taxes. This guide covers the filing and payment process most relevant to remote sellers and out-of-state businesses using myVTax. Note that Vermont's due date is the 25th of the following month, which differs from the 20th deadline used by most other states.

For broader information about Vermont sales tax rules, rates, and exemptions, see the Vermont Sales Tax Guide. For details on how to obtain a Vermont sales tax account number, see the Vermont Sales Tax Registration Guide.

Quick facts: Filing for sales tax in Vermont

Key information about filing Vermont sales tax returns, including filing frequency, deadlines, and payment options.

Vermont sales tax filing requirements and deadlines
Fact	Detail
Filing frequency	Monthly, quarterly, or annually
Filing deadline	The 25th day after the period ends (not the 20th)
Filing portal	myVTax
Zero returns required	Yes

When to file and pay Vermont sales tax

The Vermont Department of Taxes will assign you a filing frequency (monthly, quarterly, or annually) after you register your business.

Vermont sales tax returns and payments are due at the same time, by the 25th of the month following the end of the filing period. This is five days later than the 20th deadline used by most other states, which is a common source of missed deadlines for businesses managing multi-state compliance. If the 25th falls on a weekend or holiday, the due date shifts to the next business day.

Vermont sales tax filing deadlines

Vermont monthly filing due dates

Reports are due on the 25th of the month following the reporting month.

Month	Filing Deadline
January	February 25
February	March 25
March	April 25
April	May 25
May	June 25
June	July 25
July	August 25
August	September 25
September	October 25
October	November 25
November	December 25
December	January 25

Vermont quarterly filing due dates

Quarter	Filing Deadline
Q1 (January 1, March 31)	April 25
Q2 (April 1, June 30)	July 25
Q3 (July 1, September 30)	October 25
Q4 (October 1, December 31)	January 25

Vermont annual filing due date

Reports for the previous year are due on January 25.

Important note: Zero returns

Once you have a Vermont sales tax account, you are required to file returns for every assigned period regardless of whether any sales tax was collected. When no sales tax was collected, you must file a zero return electronically through myVTax.

How to prepare your Vermont sales tax return

Before working on your sales tax return, collect all sales information for the tax period.

Sales transactions

You need to know your total gross sales to Vermont buyers and your taxable sales. Vermont taxes digital goods and SaaS, so software and digital product businesses should include those sales in their taxable figures. If your buyers are located in a municipality that imposes the 1% local option tax, that additional rate must be applied to those sales.

Key reporting figures

In addition to your gross Vermont sales, filing a return requires:

Total sales and income
Taxable sales (including digital goods and SaaS)
Sales subject to the local option tax where applicable
Non-taxable sales and exemptions
Deductions and adjustments
Total sales tax collected from customers during the filing period

How to complete and file a Vermont sales tax return

Vermont sales tax returns are filed electronically through myVTax and must be reported in US dollars.

Step-by-step: file a Vermont sales tax return

1. Collect all necessary information

Gather your sales records for the tax period. Identify which sales are taxable under Vermont law, including digital goods and SaaS, and whether any sales were made in municipalities that impose the local option tax.

2. Log in and file online

Log in to myVTax.
Navigate to your sales tax account.
Select the filing period you want to file.
Enter your gross sales, taxable sales, exemptions, and total tax collected.
Review and submit your return.

3. Receive confirmation

After submitting, you will receive a confirmation number. Save this as your record of filing.

How to pay sales tax in Vermont

Vermont requires businesses to file and pay electronically through myVTax. You can pay directly within the portal after filing your return. Accepted payment methods include:

Electronic funds transfer (EFT) / ACH debit directly from your bank account
Credit card (fees may apply)

What happens after filing and paying Vermont sales tax

After filing and paying, keep a copy of your return and payment confirmation for your records.

Save your filing confirmation and payment receipt
Keep records supporting the reported amounts
Continue filing according to your assigned frequency, remembering Vermont's 25th due date
File a zero return when required

➡ Need help understanding Vermont sales tax rules, rates, and nexus? See the Vermont Sales Tax Guide

➡ Need to register for Vermont sales tax? See the Vermont Sales Tax Registration Guide

Late filing penalties and interest

If you miss a Vermont sales tax filing deadline, file as soon as possible. Failure to file returns and remit collected tax on time results in penalties and interest charges that increase the longer you wait.

For current penalty rates and interest charges, refer to the Vermont Department of Taxes website.

Getting third-party help with sales tax filing

Quaderno can simplify your Vermont sales tax compliance by generating detailed tax reports and handling the filing process on your behalf. Connect your sales data and Quaderno manages the submission to the Vermont Department of Taxes, ensuring timely and accurate filing.

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Sales tax filing in other states

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