Vermont Marijuana Tax Revenue 2026
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Recreational Cannabis Tax
Vermont has established specific taxes for recreational cannabis to regulate its sale and generate revenue for the state:
- Excise Tax: 14% on the retail sale of recreational cannabis and cannabis products.
- Sales and Use Tax: 6% on recreational cannabis purchases.
- Local Option Tax: An additional 1% may apply in certain municipalities.
Medical Cannabis Tax
In Vermont, medical marijuana is exempt from both sales tax and excise tax. This exemption is intended to make medical cannabis more affordable for patients who require it for medical purposes.
Vermont Cannabis Industry Taxes
Marijuana businesses in Vermont collected substantial excise taxes on recreational cannabis, with the highest monthly collection being $1.8 million in August 2024.
| Filing Period | Filers | Excise Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 106 | $1,740,404 |
| Dec 2025 | 108 | $1,783,780 |
| Nov 2025 | 108 | $1,642,644 |
| Oct 2025 | 109 | $1,818,693 |
| Sept 2025 | 108 | $1,772,326 |
| Aug 2025 | 108 | $1,912,900 |
| July 2025 | 108 | $1,851,899 |
| Jun 2025 | 108 | $1,709,258 |
| May 2025 | 109 | $1,756,276 |
| Apr 2025 | 108 | $1,670,718 |
| Mar 2025 | 104 | $1,689,718 |
| Feb 2025 | 102 | $1,531,106 |
| Jan 2025 | 99 | $1,624,815 |
| Dec 2024 | 96 | $1,660,598 |
| Nov 2024 | 90 | $1,569,279 |
| Oct 2024 | 87 | $1,663,556 |
| Sep 2024 | 85 | $1,687,435 |
| Aug 2024 | 83 | $1,839,063 |
| Jul 2024 | 79 | $1,731,467 |
| Jun 2024 | 79 | $1,591,147 |
| May 2024 | 77 | $1,605,050 |
| Apr 2024 | 77 | $1,591,655 |
| Mar 2024 | 77 | $1,600,962 |
| Feb 2024 | 77 | $1,492,036 |
| Jan 2024 | 75 | $1,457,761 |
| Dec 2023 | 72 | $1,554,235 |
| Nov 2023 | 69 | $1,338,302 |
| Oct 2023 | 67 | $1,432,301 |
| Sep 2023 | 66 | $1,458,440 |
| Aug 2023 | 61 | $1,508,176 |
| Jul 2023 | 60 | $1,432,198 |
| Jun 2023 | 56 | $1,289,947 |
| May 2023 | 54 | $1,197,843 |
| Apr 2023 | 54 | $1,118,661 |
| Mar 2023 | 48 | $1,104,455 |
| Feb 2023 | 40 | $924,138 |
| Jan 2023 | 37 | $845,721 |
| Dec 2022 | 32 | $781,512 |
| Nov 2022 | 20 | $526,315 |
| Oct 2022 | 11 | $347,092 |
Last updated: April 7, 2026
Source: Vermont Department of Taxes