Missouri Auto Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate the sales tax, title, and license fees for a vehicle purchase in Missouri based on purchase price, trade-in value, and county.
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How to Use the Missouri Auto Sales Tax Calculator
This calculator estimates the total fees when buying a car in Missouri, including state and local sales tax, title fee, and license fee. Follow these steps:
- Enter Purchase Price – Type the vehicle’s purchase price in dollars (e.g., 25000). Must be a non-negative number.
- Enter Trade-In Value – If you have a trade-in, enter its value (e.g., 5000). Leave blank or enter 0 if none.
- Select County – Choose your county from the dropdown to apply the correct local tax rate. Options include 0% (no local tax) or 0.5% for certain counties.
- Enter Rebates – Input any rebates received (e.g., 1000). Leave blank or enter 0 if none.
- Click "Calculate" – Press the button or hit Enter after filling the fields. The result shows:
- Total Fees – The sum of all taxes and fees.
- Breakdown – State tax (4.225%), local tax, total tax, title fee ($8.50), and license fee (based on purchase price tiers: $25 for ≤$5,000, $50 for ≤$10,000, $75 for ≤$15,000, $100 for over $15,000).
Formula: (Purchase Price – Trade-In – Rebates) × (State Rate + Local Rate) + Title Fee + License Fee. All values are in US dollars.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Missouri state sales tax rate for motor vehicles is 4.225%.
Yes, some counties and cities impose additional local sales taxes. For example, St. Louis City and County have a 0.5% local tax.
Yes, Missouri allows you to deduct the trade-in value and any rebates from the purchase price before calculating sales tax.
