Trade in a car and paying sales taxes?

Question:
What do you pay taxes on when you trade in a car at the dealership? for instance, the sale price of the new car is $20,000 and my trade-in will be $12,000, am I paying taxes for the entire $20K or just the difference $8,000?

Answers:

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Every state is different. For instance Indiana and Illinois would consider that tax credit, while Michigan would tax the full $20,000. If you are planning on leasing however, you will get no sales tax credit. I hope this helps.

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Just the difference. You've already paid taxes on the trade-in.

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Not sure about other states, but Georgia now pays only the difference - $8,000

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It depends on your state. The dealership will likely know, otherwise check with your states Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV)

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just the cash difference between the sale price and the trade allowance.

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20,000
8,000 -
------------
12,000 =taxable
+dealer fees=taxable
license and registraion=non-taxable

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you pay taxes only on the difference..however if a rebate is involved, you do pay taxes on the rebate as well
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