Used Car Purchase Fees

The only thing not negotiable is the sales tax rate. That is assessed where you live.

They will give you this BS about how "everybody pays the doc fee or the title fee", but everybody doesn't.

Last month I bought a new car.

I paid for the car + tax + $100 for all that stuff.

Not $499, not $299, not $150.

Agreed.

I should've said everybody pays, just not at an inflated rate.

Had a sales guy on the OT claiming $499 was a great doc fee.

I won't be buying a car in those states.

A dealer would have to show me a legit breakdown of the state-assessed, actual fees for me to believe it.

I still remember the ad valorem tax scam that all the Louisiana dealers ran in the late 80's/early 90's.

I'd be inclined to bring my own notary just to watch them squirm over $15. Shame I can't notarize my own documents

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IF an individual sells a used car, is he suppose to charge for taxes

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Yes.

The rate is determined by either the purchase price or fair market value of the motor vehicle. Fair market value is used when there is no stated purchase price (e.g., the motor vehicle is a gift). If the vehicle’s purchase price is less than $15,000, the tax is based on the age of the vehicle. If the vehicle’s purchase price is $15,000 or more, the tax is based on the purchase price.

In addition, there is a flat rate tax of $25 for purchases of motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and $15 for purchases from certain family members, gifts to beneficiaries (not surviving spouses), and transfers in a business reorganization.

LA

yes. Buying from an individual, all you pay him is the purchase price. Then you will have to pay the sales tax based on the bill of sale purchase price, taxes and title at the courthouse when you go to get your registration.