Blog & Press Releases

April 2, 2024 | Press Release

House Passes Bill Increasing Taxes on Vermont’s Wealthiest

H.829, which now heads to the Senate, includes new personal income tax bracket for income over $500,000 in order to make crucial investments.

March 19, 2024 | Letter

Wealthy Vermonters Call on Legislature to Raise Their Taxes

Dear Legislators,

As Vermont taxpayers and community members, we recognize the urgent moment we face. We see an acute housing […]

February 28, 2024 | Blog Post

Fair Share for Vermont Responds to Governor Scott’s February 28 Press Conference

Today, Governor Scott highlighted affordability in his weekly press conference. It’s time to ask, “affordable for whom?”

January 4, 2024 | Press Release

Vermont Lawmakers Can Fund Essential Public Goods and Services When Wealthiest Pay Fair Share

In response to Governor Scott’s State of the State Address, legislators and advocates are highlighting the need for a different approach to state tax policies in order to support Vermont communities.

November 9, 2023 | Press Release

Wealthiest Must Pay More in Taxes to Build a Better State for All

The state should adopt an income tax surcharge on Vermont residents earning more than $500,000 a year to better address the state’s most pressing needs in housing, social services, infrastructure, education, and the environment, a coalition of leading statewide organizations said today at a press conference.