New York vs Vermont Income Tax — 2026
A single filer earning $100,000 pays $784 less per year in Vermont than in New York — $65 a month. New York charges $4,860; Vermont charges $4,076.
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The bill at every income
Single filer, standard deduction, no dependents. State income tax only.
| Gross income | New York tax | Vermont tax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $2,103 | $1,231 | $872 less in VT |
| $75,000 | $3,453 | $2,426 | $1,027 less in VT |
| $100,000 | $4,860 | $4,076 | $784 less in VT |
| $150,000 | $7,810 | $7,515 | $295 less in VT |
| $250,000 | $13,962 | $15,115 | $1,153 less in NY |
| $500,000 | $31,087 | $36,765 | $5,678 less in NY |
| $1,000,000 | $65,337 | $80,515 | $15,178 less in NY |
How the two systems differ
| New York | Vermont | |
|---|---|---|
| Tax structure | Graduated | Graduated |
| Top marginal rate | 10.9% | 8.75% |
| Number of brackets | 9 | 4 |
| Standard deduction (single) | $8,000 | $7,850 |
| Personal exemption | None | $5,400 |
| Local income taxes | Yes | No |
| Capital gains | ordinary | preferential |
| Population (2024) | 19,867,248 | 648,493 |
By filing status
| Filing status | New York | Vermont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $4,860 | $4,076 | $784 less in VT |
| Married filing jointly | $4,201 | $2,643 | $1,558 less in VT |
| Married filing separately | $4,860 | $4,349 | $511 less in VT |
| Head of household | $4,547 | $3,336 | $1,210 less in VT |
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At $100,000 as a single filer, Vermont costs $784 less per year than New York — $65 a month.
| New York | Vermont | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State income tax | $4,860 | $4,076 | $784 |
| Per month | $405 | $340 | $65 |
| Effective rate | 4.86% | 4.08% | 0.78 pts |
| Marginal rate | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.70 pts |
| Standard deduction | $8,000 | $7,850 | $150 |
| Taxable income | $92,000 | $86,750 | $5,250 |
| Tax structure | Graduated | Graduated | |
| Local income taxes | Yes | No |
Local taxes are not included above. New York has localities that levy their own income tax on top of the state figure. See each state page for the rates that apply.
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What this comparison leaves out
Sources for both states
- 1.New York State Department of Taxation and FinanceState revenue departmentInstructions for Form IT-2105, Estimated Tax Payment Voucher for Individuals (IT-2105-I, 2026) — 2026 New York State and New York City tax rate schedules and standard deduction tableRetrieved
- 2.Tax FoundationResearch organisation (cross-check)State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025Retrieved
- 3.Vermont Department of TaxesState revenue departmentGB-1210 — 2026 Income Tax Withholding Instructions, Tables, and Charts (Vermont Percentage Method Withholding Tables, Annual Payrolls)Retrieved · Annual percentage-method table gives, for Single, thresholds of $3,925/$54,675/$126,775/$260,225 with base tax $0/$1,700.13/$6,458.73/$16,600.93, and for Married $11,775/$96,475/$216,525/$323,825 with base tax $0/$2,837.45/$10,760.75/$18,915.55; one annual withholding allowance is $5,400.
- 4.Tax FoundationResearch organisation (cross-check)State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026Retrieved · Tax Foundation's 2026 edition still lists Vermont's tax year 2025 thresholds ($49,400/$119,700/$249,700 single; $82,500/$199,450/$304,000 joint) and the $7,650/$15,300 standard deduction and $5,300 exemption, matching the Vermont Department of Taxes 2025 schedule exactly.
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