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VT H0759
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joshua Dobrovich
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AI Summary
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Replaces Vermont's current graduated income tax system (rates of 3.35% to 8.75%) with a flat 13% income tax rate on federal adjusted gross income for individuals, estates, and trusts, effective January 1, 2027
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Repeals 12 existing tax types including education property tax, sales and use tax, estate and gift taxes, property transfer tax, meals and rooms tax, health care claims tax, child care contribution, and local option taxes
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Creates a refundable low-income relief credit of up to $1,000 (or 50% of tax liability) for taxpayers with income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level
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Repeals the corporate income tax and eliminates 10 personal income tax credits including the earned income tax credit, child tax credit, and child and dependent care credit
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Requires annual General Fund transfers to the Education Fund, with up to $100,000,000 annually designated for a local education stabilization fund to support rural and low-property-value school districts
Legislative Description
An act relating to a flat income tax
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
1/22/2026