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Individual income tax revenue down 32.8% from previous quarter in Vermont

By Green Mountain Times | Apr 5, 2024

The third quarter of 2023 brought in $269 million in individual income tax revenue for Vermont, a 32.8% decrease from the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

$366 million in sales and gross receipt tax revenue for Vermont in Q3 2023

By Green Mountain Times | Apr 3, 2024

Vermont collected $366 million in tax and gross receipts, a 3.4% increase from the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

Vermont inflation under national average as of March 2024

By Green Mountain Times | Apr 1, 2024

As of March 2024, Vermont experienced a 16.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 19.4% increase.

Average VA home loan amount in Alabama for Q1 totals $307,043

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 31, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Vermont during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $307,043, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Vermont collects $98 million in property tax revenue in Q4

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 30, 2024

Vermont collected $98 million in property taxes during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Vermont collects $32 million in license tax revenue in Q4

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 30, 2024

Vermont collected $32 million in license taxes during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Vermont’s combined tax revenues up 0.6% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 29, 2024

Vermont collected $867 million in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Vermont’s property tax revenues down 16.2% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 28, 2024

Vermont collected $98 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Vermont’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 152.7% in Q4 compared to previous quarter

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 27, 2024

Vermont collected $379 million in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Vermont’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 159.6% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 26, 2024

Vermont collected $379 million in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 183.3% more home purchase loans in Vermont in Q4 2023

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 23, 2024

There were 85 VA home purchases in Vermont in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $31.1 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 85 home purchase loans in Vermont in Q4 2023

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 22, 2024

There were 85 VA home purchase loans issued in Vermont in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $31.1 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Vermont has Olivia Rockwood on the court in this year’s women’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 20, 2024

Windsor player represents Vermont in the tournament.

Michel Ndayishimiye from Vermont to play in men’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 19, 2024

Burlington player represents Vermont in the tournament.

Vermont ranked 20th highest in the U.S. for average income in 2021

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 16, 2024

Vermont ranked 20th highest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Inflation in Vermont lower than national average as of February 2024

By Green Mountain Times | Mar 1, 2024

As of February 2024, Vermont experienced a 15.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of an 18.6% increase.

AG Charity Clark: ‘The FTC and Congress must act to ensure fulsome regulation of PBMs nationwide’

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 22, 2024

State Attorney General Charity Clark (D-Vermont) sent a letter to U.S. Congressional leadership this week saying Congress should “act to ensure fulsome regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

VA provides 114 home loans in Vermont totaling $38.8 million in Q4 2023

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 114 home loans totaling $38.8 million in Vermont during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Vermont increases from Q3 to Q4 2023

By Green Mountain Times | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Vermont in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $365,593, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

VA home loan amount averages $340,157 in Vermont for Q4 2023