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Old 02-28-2010, 04:38 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by shoopajae10 View Post
Why do you pay less taxes if you trade in your car?

I've noticed this before on my 350z purchase when i traded in my scion, i paid less taxes, does anyone know why this is?

sorry if this is noob question.
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Originally Posted by whoady4shoady View Post
Im wondering the same thing. It doesnt sound right to me, but I hope it is true.
when you trade in a vehicle to purchase a new one, you only pay tax on the difference in price.

example:
new car = $30,000 ; trade-in value = $20,000
you only pay tax on $10,000.
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