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Estimated sales tax on a car in Indiana
$1,400
$30,000 vehicle · $10,000 trade-in · full trade-in credit
  • Taxable amount$20,000
  • State tax (7%)$1,400.00
  • State tax saved by trade-in$700.00
  • Price + tax (before doc, title, registration)$31,400

No local vehicle tax in IN; state rate is the full tax. Source: Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates as of January 1, 2026 (no local rate).

$20k used$30k car$40k + $10k trade$60k truck + $20k trade

✓ No local tax on vehicles: Indiana has no local sales tax; 7% statewide.

Source: Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates as of January 1, 2026 (no local rate) (checked October 12, 2026).

Vehicle purchases taxed at the state general sales tax rate; local taxes may add. Doc fees, rebates and add-ons may or may not be taxable depending on the state; not modeled.

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Indiana car sales tax, at a glance: 7% state tax on vehicle purchases. Vehicle purchases taxed at the state general sales tax rate; local taxes may add. Trade-in credit: allowed. A $30,000 car owes about $2,100 in state tax, or $1,400 with a $10,000 trade-in.

Base sales tax: 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.

Indiana car sales tax by price

Vehicle priceState tax, no tradeWith $10,000 trade-in
$15,000$1,050$350
$20,000$1,400$700
$25,000$1,750$1,050
$30,000$2,100$1,400
$40,000$2,800$2,100
$50,000$3,500$2,800
$60,000$4,200$3,500

State-level tax only; add your county or city rate in the calculator above.

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FAQ

How much is car sales tax in Indiana?

7% at the state level. Vehicle purchases taxed at the state general sales tax rate; local taxes may add. Local taxes may add. On a $30,000 car with no trade-in that's about $2,100 in state tax.

Does Indiana charge sales tax on a trade-in?

Yes. Indiana generally taxes the price minus your trade-in value, so a $10,000 trade-in on a $30,000 car cuts the state tax from $2,100 to $1,400. (Best-effort; verify with the state DMV or revenue department.)

Is Indiana's general sales tax the same as its car tax?

Indiana's statewide general sales tax is 7% (Tax Foundation, Facts & Figures 2026, Table 18 (State & Local Sales Tax Rates), as of January 1, 2026); the rate applied to vehicles is 7%.

Does Indiana add county or city tax on a car?

No. Indiana has no local sales tax; 7% statewide. (Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates as of January 1, 2026 (no local rate)).

Does this include the doc fee, title and registration?

No. Those vary by dealer, county, vehicle weight and value. The auto loan calculator for this state lets you add a doc fee and title/registration.

Is this tax advice?

No. Estimates from best-effort state rules, not tax or financial advice; confirm with your state agency or dealer.

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.