Massachusetts state guide
Massachusetts vehicle sales and use tax
Massachusetts applies 6.25% sales/use tax. Registered-dealer sales can deduct a qualifying trade-in allowance, while casual/private sales do not receive that deduction and are taxed on the higher of purchase price or clean trade-in/book value.
Title and registration
The calculator includes the $75 title fee and $60 standard passenger registration. Annual local motor vehicle excise is a separate recurring ownership tax and is not included.
Worked example
A $30,000 dealer purchase with a $5,000 qualifying trade-in uses a $25,000 tax base; a private sale does not receive that trade-in deduction.
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Adjust the vehicle price, trade-in, financing terms, and other inputs above to estimate your own Massachusetts vehicle purchase.
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