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New Car Sales Tax Calculator

Estimate the tax and fees on a new car, including the fees that are based on MSRP.

Calculate Your New Car Sales Tax

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The selling price on your buyer’s order.

What the dealer credits you.

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Enter your own amounts where you know them. They replace our estimates.

Replaces the state estimate.

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Plates, inspections, add-ons.

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Estimated out-the-door price

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Choose your state and enter a vehicle price to see your estimate.

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Taxable amount
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Sales tax (0%)
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Title fee
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Registration fee
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Dealer / documentation fee
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How this estimate was calculated

    Estimates are for informational purposes only. Actual taxes and fees may vary based on your location, vehicle, transaction and current state rules.

    What is different about new car sales tax

    The tax rate is the same as for a used car in the same place. What changes is the price you enter and a few fees that key off the vehicle's value.

    • Tax applies to the price you pay, not the sticker. Enter the negotiated selling price, not the MSRP.
    • Rebates are treated differently by state. Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska and Louisiana subtract rebates from the taxable price. Ohio does not, and in California rebates from third parties are part of the taxable price. Read the state page before you assume a rebate lowers your tax.
    • Some fees use MSRP. Arizona's first-year vehicle license tax is $2.80 per $100 of 60% of the manufacturer's base retail price, and Minnesota's registration tax on a new vehicle is $10 plus 1.285% of MSRP. Enter the MSRP under Advanced options for those states.

    How to use this calculator

    1. Enter the selling price from your buyer's order, after any dealer discount.
    2. Choose your state and add your local tax rate if one applies.
    3. Enter the dealer or documentation fee shown on the order.
    4. Open Advanced options to add MSRP or your own title and registration amounts.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do rebates reduce sales tax on a new car?

    It depends on the state. Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska and Louisiana subtract rebates from the taxable price, and Ohio does not. In California, rebates from third parties are part of the taxable selling price, while discounts a manufacturer gives the dealer do not need to be added.

    Do I pay tax on the MSRP or the price I negotiate?

    Sales tax is charged on the selling price, not the MSRP. A few registration charges, such as Arizona's vehicle license tax, do use the MSRP.

    Is a new car registration more expensive than a used one?

    Often, because some charges are based on value. California's vehicle license fee and Arizona's first-year vehicle license tax are both higher on a more valuable vehicle.

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