How much is Vermont's cigarette tax?

Vermont charges $3.08 per pack of 20 cigarettes in state excise tax. That is one of the higher rates in New England and is well above neighboring New Hampshire's $1.78 per pack.

How is Vermont alcohol tax calculated?

Vermont taxes beer at about $0.265 per gallon, wine at $0.55 per gallon, and spirits are sold through the state and carry a much higher effective markup. Excise is charged per gallon, not per drink.

Is alcohol also subject to sales tax in Vermont?

Yes. Beyond excise, Vermont applies a 10% alcoholic beverage tax on the retail price of drinks served in restaurants and bars, on top of the per-gallon excise. This tool focuses on the per-gallon and per-pack excise.

Why does Vermont tax differ so much from nearby states?

Vermont's cigarette and alcohol excise rates are set independently of neighboring states, so cross-border price differences (especially versus New Hampshire) are large. This drives some cross-border buying.

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Vermont Cigarette & Alcohol Tax Calculator

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Vermont levies excise taxes on cigarettes and alcohol that are charged per pack and per gallon, separate from sales tax. This calculator shows exactly how much Vermont excise adds to a purchase of any size, so you can compare the real cost across products and against neighboring states.

How it works

Vermont excise is a flat per-unit charge:

Cigarettes: $3.08 per pack of 20.
Beer: about $0.265 per gallon.
Wine: about $0.55 per gallon (under 16% ABV).
Spirits: sold through the state with a high effective markup; this tool uses an approximate $7.68 per-gallon equivalent for comparison.

The tool multiplies your quantity by the matching rate to get the total excise tax.

Example

Buying 5 packs of cigarettes adds 5 × $3.08 = $15.40 in Vermont excise. A 15.5-gallon keg of beer adds about 15.5 × $0.265 = $4.11 in excise (before the 10% alcoholic beverage sales tax on served drinks).

Notes

This covers the per-unit Vermont excise only. Restaurant and bar drinks also carry Vermont’s 10% alcoholic beverage tax on the retail price, and spirits pricing is set through the state’s control system. Rates change with legislation — confirm current figures with the Vermont Department of Taxes.