January 1, 2010 brings new mileage rates for the use of cars, vans, trucks, etc.

50 cents per mile for business miles driven.
16.5 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes.
14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations.

Effective January 1st 2010, the State of Vermont will be increasing its taxable wage base from $8000.00 to $10,000.00. Like other states, it is increasing this wage base in hopes of replenishing the general unemployment fund.

The state has also increased its per person rate for state Catamount Health Insurance as well. The new rate is $102.20 per “uncovered” full time equivalent employee.