Vehicle Sales Tax Calculator
Estimate the sales tax, title transfer fees, and total cost of a private vehicle purchase in any US state. Enter your sale price, select a state, and get an instant breakdown of taxes and fees. This calculator covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, RVs, ATVs, and trailers.
Vehicle Sales Tax Calculator
Estimate taxes and fees for your vehicle purchase.
Select a state to see estimated taxes and fees.
Estimate only. Rates vary by county and municipality. Some states tax based on book value rather than purchase price. Verify with your state DMV before completing your transaction.
How vehicle sales tax works
When you buy a vehicle through a private party sale, most states require you to pay sales tax when you register the vehicle at your local DMV. The tax is typically calculated on the purchase price, though some states use the vehicle's book value if it is higher than the stated price.
Five states have no state-level sales tax on vehicle purchases: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. However, Delaware charges a 4.25% document fee, and some Alaska municipalities charge local sales tax.
Frequently asked questions
How much is sales tax on a used car in California?
California charges 7.25% state sales tax on vehicle purchases (plus county/city taxes up to 10.75% total). Use our calculator above for an exact estimate based on your sale price.
How much is sales tax on a used car in Texas?
Texas charges 6.25% state sales tax on vehicle purchases (based on Standard Presumptive Value or purchase price). Use our calculator above for an exact estimate based on your sale price.
How much is sales tax on a used car in Florida?
Florida charges 6% state sales tax on vehicle purchases (plus county discretionary surtax). Use our calculator above for an exact estimate based on your sale price.
How much is sales tax on a used car in New York?
New York charges 4% state sales tax on vehicle purchases (plus county taxes, up to 8.875% in NYC). Use our calculator above for an exact estimate based on your sale price.
How much is sales tax on a used car in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania charges 6% state sales tax on vehicle purchases (7% in Allegheny County, 8% in Philadelphia). Use our calculator above for an exact estimate based on your sale price.
How much is sales tax on a used car in Illinois?
Illinois charges 6.25% state sales tax on vehicle purchases (plus local taxes of 1-4%). Use our calculator above for an exact estimate based on your sale price.
How much is sales tax on a used car in Ohio?
Ohio charges 5.75% state sales tax on vehicle purchases (plus county taxes up to 8% total). Use our calculator above for an exact estimate based on your sale price.
How much is sales tax on a used car in Georgia?
Georgia charges 6.6% state sales tax on vehicle purchases (Title Ad Valorem Tax on fair market value). Use our calculator above for an exact estimate based on your sale price.
How much is sales tax on a used car in Washington?
Washington charges 6.5% state sales tax on vehicle purchases (plus local taxes up to 10.4% total). Use our calculator above for an exact estimate based on your sale price.
How much is sales tax on a used car in Oregon?
Oregon charges 0% state sales tax on vehicle purchases (no state sales tax on vehicle purchases). Use our calculator above for an exact estimate based on your sale price.
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