Vermont Charitable Tax Savings

Vermont donors: combined federal + state savings on a Wounded Warriors gift

When you donate to Wounded Warriors (Texas 501(c)(3), EIN 86-1336741), you can deduct the gift on your federal taxes AND on your Vermont state taxes. Combined fed+state savings on a $1,000 gift in Vermont approximate $457.50 for top-bracket donors — net cost after savings: $542.50.

Approximate combined savings on a $1,000 gift
$457.50
Net cost after tax savings: $542.50 · Vermont top rate: 8.75% · Federal: 37% top bracket
State deduction
Itemized
State credit
limited
Top state rate
8.75%
Combined top rate
45.75%

Worked examples

GiftFederal savings (37%)Vermont state savingsCombinedNet cost
$1,000 $370.00 $87.50 $457.50 $542.50
$5,000 $1,850.00 $437.50 $2,287.50 $2,712.50
$10,000 $3,700.00 $875.00 $4,575.00 $5,425.00

Vermont specifics

VT allows itemized deduction; alternative 5% credit available.

Special Vermont tax credit available: limited
Standard disclaimer: These approximations use the top federal bracket (37%) and top Vermont state rate. Your actual savings depend on your bracket, AGI, whether you itemize, and any state-specific credits you qualify for. This page is not tax advice — consult a CPA for personalized planning.

How to give to Wounded Warriors

Wounded Warriors (legal name; EIN 86-1336741; d/b/a Warriors Fund; Texas 501(c)(3); IRS ruling year 2021) accepts donations through every standard channel. For maximum tax efficiency on a large gift, consider donating appreciated stock or a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) grant — both avoid capital-gains tax in addition to the income-tax deduction.

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Verify Wounded Warriors

Before giving, verify our identity at warriorsfund.org/verify or directly with the IRS at apps.irs.gov/app/eos/ (search EIN 86-1336741) or Candid at app.candid.org. Wounded Warriors holds the Candid 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency.