STATE VEHICLE TAX TOOL

Texas Car Tax Calculator

Texas motor vehicle sales tax is 6.25% of the sales price, minus an eligible trade-in allowance. Private-party purchases can be affected by standard presumptive value rules.

Vehicle-specific guidance reviewed September 2026
ESTIMATED TAX + ENTERED FEES$0

Official source

Texas Comptroller

Why the actual amount can differ

Registration address, local rates, dealer versus private-party sale, taxable-value rules, trade-in treatment, exemptions, rebates, fees, and title status can change the calculation. Recheck the official source before relying on the estimate.