Who pays the tax.

Asked by GuruC9CKM Feb 01, 2019 at 01:51 PM

Question type: Shopping & Pricing

In buying and selling used cars, who pays for the taxes, the buyer or the
seller? I'm just new to this endeavor. Thanks.

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The buyer will pay a state sales tax when transferring the title into their name, along with any titling and registration fees. That amount varies with each state, with some states having no tax on used car sales. As a seller you only need to sign over the title in the presence of a public notary or title bureau clerk, although each state has it's own requirements. Go to your state's title bureau web site to know exactly what you need.

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