What other states have personal property taxes on vehicles?
For states that don’t have personal property taxes on vehicles, where do they get their tax money from?
How much is sales tax on a $20,000 car?
How much you’ll pay for sales tax on a $20,000 car depends on which state you’re in when you buy and register the car. For example, a driver in Oregon won’t pay any sales tax while a driver in California will pay 7.25%, which is $1,450.
Do you pay sales tax when purchasing a used car?
Drivers in most states pay sales tax on the purchase of a car, whether it is new or used. It also doesn’t matter if you buy the car from a dealership or a private seller, so be prepared to pay the sales tax on any used car you buy.
Do I have to pay taxes twice if I buy a car out of state?
In most situations, drivers will pay sales tax based on where they register the car, not where they buy it. However, each state has their own laws regarding sales tax on new and used cars, so make sure you research the laws in your state.
We moved to Virginia in 2022 and the amount I'm paying in personal property taxes each year for vehicles is ridiculous. Even Taxifornia doesn't have this tax.
Why does Virginia have this tax when they already have a state income tax?