sales tax when buying and selling cars from private party?

Asked by GuruNG199 Jul 19, 2020 at 04:49 PM

Question type: Car Selling & Trading In

Is there a way to benefit from sales tax if I sell my car to a non-dealer and buy
another car from a dealer or private seller?

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The buyer only pays sales tax during a vehicle transfer, not the seller. So if you buy privately, the cost will sometimes be less, so less sales tax, than if you bought for a dealer.

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