State tax on vehicle purchases for all 50 states + DC, with each state's trade-in credit rule. Highest state rates: California (7.25%), Tennessee (7%), Rhode Island (7%), Indiana (7%), Georgia (7%). No state vehicle sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon (some charge other fees or local taxes).
Base rates: Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates), as of January 1, 2026; vehicle rules: Best-effort, checked October 12, 2026.
| State | State rate | Trade-in credit | Tax on $30k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2% | Allowed | $600 |
| Alaska | 0% | N/A (no state sales tax) | $0 |
| Arizona | 5.6% | Allowed | $1,680 |
| Arkansas | 6.5% | Allowed | $1,950 |
| California | 7.25% | Not allowed | $2,175 |
| Colorado | 2.9% | Allowed | $870 |
| Connecticut | 6.35% | Allowed | $1,905 |
| Delaware | 0% | N/A (no state sales tax) | $0 |
| District of Columbia | 6% | Not allowed | $1,800 |
| Florida | 6% | Allowed | $1,800 |
| Georgia | 7% | Allowed | $2,100 |
| Hawaii | 4% | Not allowed | $1,200 |
| Idaho | 6% | Allowed | $1,800 |
| Illinois | 6.25% | Allowed | $1,875 |
| Indiana | 7% | Allowed | $2,100 |
| Iowa | 5% | Allowed | $1,500 |
| Kansas | 6.5% | Allowed | $1,950 |
| Kentucky | 6% | Allowed | $1,800 |
| Louisiana | 5% | Allowed | $1,500 |
| Maine | 5.5% | Allowed | $1,650 |
| Maryland | 6.5% | Allowed | $1,950 |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% | Allowed | $1,875 |
| Michigan | 6% | Capped at $12,000 | $1,800 |
| Minnesota | 6.875% | Allowed | $2,062 |
| Mississippi | 5% | Allowed | $1,500 |
| Missouri | 4.225% | Allowed | $1,267 |
| Montana | 0% | N/A (no state sales tax) | $0 |
| Nebraska | 5.5% | Allowed | $1,650 |
| Nevada | 6.85% | Allowed | $2,055 |
| New Hampshire | 0% | N/A (no state sales tax) | $0 |
| New Jersey | 6.625% | Allowed | $1,988 |
| New Mexico | 4% | Allowed | $1,200 |
| New York | 4% | Allowed | $1,200 |
| North Carolina | 3% | Allowed | $900 |
| North Dakota | 5% | Allowed | $1,500 |
| Ohio | 5.75% | Partial | $1,725 |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% | Uncertain | $1,350 |
| Oregon | 0% | N/A (no state sales tax) | $0 |
| Pennsylvania | 6% | Allowed | $1,800 |
| Rhode Island | 7% | Allowed | $2,100 |
| South Carolina | 5% | Allowed | $500 |
| South Dakota | 4% | Allowed | $1,200 |
| Tennessee | 7% | Allowed | $2,100 |
| Texas | 6.25% | Allowed | $1,875 |
| Utah | 6.1% | Allowed | $1,830 |
| Vermont | 6% | Allowed | $1,800 |
| Virginia | 4.15% | Not allowed | $1,245 |
| Washington | 6.8% | Allowed | $2,040 |
| West Virginia | 6% | Allowed | $1,800 |
| Wisconsin | 5% | Allowed | $1,500 |
| Wyoming | 4% | Allowed | $1,200 |
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By state-level rate on vehicles, California (7.25%), then Tennessee (7%). Local taxes can push some states higher.
Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon have no state vehicle sales tax in our data; some charge a title, document or privilege fee instead.
California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Virginia tax the full price; Michigan caps it. Best-effort; verify with your state.
No. Estimates, not tax or financial advice.
Estimates, not financial advice. Taxes, insurance, PMI and fees vary by lender, county and city; confirm with your lender, dealer and state agency before acting.