Car Sales Tax Calculators by State
Tax rates, trade-in rules and fees are different in every state. These states have calculators built on verified data, and more are added as each one is checked against official sources.
Car sales tax calculators by state
- Arizona
5.6% state tax plus county and city tax, a trade-in credit, and a separate vehicle license tax.
Open calculator - Arkansas
6.5% state tax, a trade-in credit, and local tax that applies to only the first $2,500.
Open calculator - California
7.25% base rate plus district tax. A trade-in does not reduce the tax here.
Open calculator - Colorado
2.9% state tax plus city, county and district tax. A trade-in is excluded from the taxable price.
Open calculator - Florida
6% state tax, a county surtax on only the first $5,000, and a $225 initial registration fee.
Open calculator - Illinois
6.25% state tax plus local tax. A dealer trade-in lowers the taxable price in full.
Open calculator - Kansas
6.5% state tax plus local tax. The dealer charges tax on the price after your trade-in.
Open calculator - Louisiana
5% state tax plus parish and city tax by where the buyer lives. Trade-ins and rebates lower the tax.
Open calculator - Massachusetts
6.25% sales tax with no local sales tax. A dealer trade-in lowers the taxable price.
Open calculator - Minnesota
6.875% motor vehicle sales tax, no local sales tax, and rebates and trade-ins come off the price.
Open calculator - Missouri
4.225% state tax plus local tax, with a trade-in credit. Add your local rate for a closer estimate.
Open calculator - Nebraska
5.5% state tax plus local tax at the delivery location. Trade-ins and rebates lower the tax.
Open calculator - New Jersey
6.625% sales tax, no local tax, and a 0.4% surcharge on new cars priced at $45,000 or more.
Open calculator - New York
4% state tax plus local tax at the buyer's home address. A trade-in lowers the taxable price.
Open calculator - Ohio
5.75% state tax plus county tax. A trade-in lowers the taxable price on a new vehicle only.
Open calculator - Pennsylvania
6% state tax, plus 1% in Allegheny County and 2% in Philadelphia. A trade-in lowers the tax.
Open calculator - Tennessee
7% state tax, local tax on only the first $1,600, and an extra state tax on $1,600 to $3,200.
Open calculator - Texas
6.25% motor vehicle sales tax, no local tax, and a trade-in credit on the price.
Open calculator - Virginia
4.15% sales and use tax with a $75 minimum. A trade-in does not lower the taxable price.
Open calculator - Washington
6.5% state tax plus local tax at the buyer's address and a 0.5% motor vehicle tax. Trade-ins lower the tax.
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