Car Sales Tax

Car sales tax calculator by state

The state vehicle sales tax rate for all 51 US jurisdictions (50 states + DC), ranked highest to lowest. Pick your state to estimate the tax due and out-the-door total on any car — with trade-in support. Free, instant and private.

Highest rate
California · 7.25%
Lowest rate
Oregon · 0%

Note These are statevehicle tax rates only. County/city taxes, title and registration fees are extra — verify with your DMV. Five states (Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon) charge no state vehicle sales tax. The “on $30k” column shows the estimated state tax on a $30,000 car with no trade-in.

All states, highest to lowest

Sources: World Population Review “Car Sales Tax by State 2026”, True Lane “Car Sales Tax by State 2026”, and Florida DOR TIP 26A01-01. State rates only; several states use a special vehicle rate (e.g. GA TAVT, NC Highway Use Tax, HI GET). Tax law changes — verify with your DMV.