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August 17, 2021
When it comes to purchasing a vehicle, you have to be aware of all of the costs. That includes paying the state sales tax that is required in your state. No matter which state you intend to purchase a vehicle in, the state sales tax must be factored in.
So what is the state sales tax for vehicle purchases in Oregon?
Here we will explain any associated sales tax and other DMV costs with purchasing a vehicle in the Beaver State.
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Currently, the state of Oregon does not have a state sales tax. That includes vehicle purchases as well.
That makes Oregon one of five states with no state sales tax: Oregon, Alaska, Delaware, Montana, and New Hampshire.
In the state of Oregon, you do not have to pay state sales tax on any used vehicle.
Currently, there is no sales tax throughout the state of Oregon.
Since there is no state sales tax in the state of Oregon, you don’t have to worry about paying taxes on any trade-in.
For instance, if you purchase a vehicle for $40,000 and have a trade-in worth $7,500, then your state sales tax for the entire vehicle purchase will still be $0.
You don’t have to pay a state sales tax for any private vehicle sales. However, there may be some DMV fees that will apply.
The chances are that you may get some rebates and dealer incentives when you purchase your vehicle at a dealer. Since Oregon does not have a state sales tax, you don’t have to worry about paying taxes on any rebates or dealer incentives.
As an example, let’s say that you purchase a new vehicle for $45,000, and you get a $2,000 rebate. You don’t have to pay any state sales tax on the $2,000 rebate.
In addition to dealership fees, there are DMV and state fees that you will have to pay. Here, we will take a look at the three most common fees associated with vehicle purchase in the state of Oregon:
Title: The title fee covers the cost of creating or transferring a title of a vehicle. In the state of Oregon, there is the current fee list for titles:
(all vehicles have a Gross Vehicle Weight of less than 26,000 pounds)
Registration: There are a number of different registration fees in the state of Oregon. Here’s a look at the most common fees associated with registering a vehicle in the state.
Permit: In addition to title and registration fees, the state of Oregon charges permit fees for specific types of vehicles - within the state - for a limited period of time. Here’s a look at some of the most common permit fees.
While there is no state sales tax in the state of Oregon, there are associated fees that you may have to pay as part of your vehicle purchase. These fees are associated with dealership sales:
Since there is a 0% state sales tax, you don’t need to calculate Oregon state sales tax. For instance, if you purchase a new vehicle for $40,000, then the state sales tax will be $0.
Since there is no state sales tax in Oregon, there are no exemptions needed.
Oregon offers up to $5,000 electric vehicle rebates with their Oregon Clean Vehicle and Charge Ahead Rebate Program. Here’s a look at the current EV rebate rates:
Learn more about the Oregon EV tax and utility incentives here.
Tax information and rates are subject to change, please be sure to verify with your local DMV.
The state sales tax for vehicle purchases in Oregon is 0%. Oregon is one of the five states that do not have any sales tax on car purchases.
No. There is no state sales tax on new or used vehicles in Oregon.
All cities in Oregon have 0% sales tax.
There is no sales tax on any vehicle sales or gifts in Oregon.
The registration fee in Oregon can range from $122 to $306, depending on the model year and the vehicle's fuel consumption. Here is a look at the latest registration pricing:
Since there is no sale tax in Oregon, you don’t have to worry about trade-in sales tax discounts.
Since there is no sales tax in Oregon, you do not need to worry about avoiding it.
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