The sales tax rate in Burlington, Vermont is 7%. That is made up of the 6% Vermont state sales tax plus about 1% in local city and county taxes. On a $100 purchase you pay $7.00 in sales tax, for a total of $107.00.
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When you buy something in Burlington, the price at the register includes a combined sales tax of 7%. That figure layers local Burlington city and county taxes of about 1% on top of the Vermont state base rate of 6%. The exact rate can vary slightly by special taxing district within the city, so always confirm the rate shown at checkout for your specific address.
To work out the tax on any purchase, multiply the price by 7%. A few quick examples for Burlington:
| Purchase price | Sales tax (7%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $20 | $1.40 | $21.40 |
| $50 | $3.50 | $53.50 |
| $100 | $7.00 | $107.00 |
| $500 | $35.00 | $535.00 |
| $1,000 | $70.00 | $1,070.00 |
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The combined sales tax rate in Burlington, VT is 7%, which includes the 6% Vermont state rate and about 1% in local taxes.
Multiply the price by 7% (i.e. by 0.0700). For example, a $50 item has $3.50 of sales tax, for a total of $53.50.
Divide the tax-inclusive total by 1.0700. The result is the pre-tax price and the remainder is the 7% tax.
No. Vermont charges a 6% state rate, and Burlington adds local taxes on top for a 7% combined rate.