Vermont Small Business News
NFIB Applauds Gov. Phil Scott for Focus on Attracting Qualified Workers to Vermont
It’s the #1 concern of small businesses unable to fill jobs in a tight labor market
Shop Small on Small Business Saturday, November 24
Research shows money spent at a local retailer or restaurant stays in the community
Small Business PAC Endorses Don Turner for Lt. Governor
NFIB impressed with his voting record as a state legislator.
Vermont Small Business Issues
Property Tax
Despite a decrease in Vermont's student enrollment in recent years, both commercial property taxes (5%) and residential property taxes (4%) continue to increase. NFIB will continue to fight to reverse this trend.
Employer Assessment
Despite the shutdown of Vermont Health Connect to employers in September 2014, the state continues to require employers to pay a quarterly tax payment; the first 4 full-time equivalent employees are exempt from the tax. The $18 million that is generated annually from this tax is essentially paying to operate a program that no longer exists. NFIB continues to vigorously calling for the repeal of this tax.
