Vermont Payroll & Paycheck Tax Calculator
Running payroll in Vermont should be as smooth as fresh maple syrup. From Burlington to Brattleboro, our Vermont Payroll Tax Calculator helps you manage taxes, deductions, and filings effortlessly.
Vermont Payroll Tax Steps
Vermont’s progressive income tax and straightforward rules make payroll easy with the right guidance.
Here are some key steps you’ll have to take to make smarter payroll decisions.
Step #1: Register with Department of Taxes and Department of Labor
Register with the Vermont Department of Taxes for income tax withholding and the Department of Labor for unemployment insurance.
Step #2: Understand Vermont’s Payroll Taxes
State income tax: 3.35%–8.75%
UI new employer rate: 1.0% on the first $15,300 of wages
Federal withholdings: FICA and FUTA standard rates
Step #3: Minimum Wage & Overtime Rules
Vermont’s minimum wage is $15/hour (2025) and indexed to inflation.
Overtime follows federal standards — 1.5× after 40 hours/week.
Step #4: Pay Frequency & Final Pay
Vermont allows weekly or biweekly pay schedules.
Final wages are due by the next regular payday.
Step #5: Use Our Vermont Payroll Calculator
Input employee pay details and deductions — our calculator applies federal and state taxes automatically for an accurate, instant breakdown.
Step #6: File and Stay Compliant
File quarterly UI wage reports through the Vermont Department of Labor portal. Submit withholding returns and annual reconciliation through myVTax.
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