Vermont Small Business News
The Latest Info for Small Vermont Businesses on COVID-19: Essential Businesses
State-specific information with updates
New NFIB Study of the Impact of COVID-19 on Small Business
Significant change since last survey
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.
