CONNECTICUT CAR SALES TAX · 2026
Connecticut car sales tax calculator
Connecticut charges 6.35% sales tax on a car, or 7.75% on the whole price of a car over $50,000, after any dealer trade-in. On a $35,000 car with a $10,000 trade-in, bought from a dealer, the tax is $1,587.50.
Tax on this purchase
- Tax due
- $1,587.50
- Sales and use tax
- $1,587.50
- Taxed amount
- $25,000.00
- Trade-in subtracted
- $10,000.00
Connecticut car sales tax by price
A new car from a dealer.
| Price | No trade-in | $10,000 trade-in |
|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $1,270.00 | $635.00 |
| $35,000 | $2,222.50 | $1,587.50 |
| $50,000 | $3,175.00 | $2,540.00 |
| $75,000 | $5,812.50 | $5,037.50 |
Connecticut car sales tax questions
How much is car sales tax in Connecticut?
Connecticut charges 6.35% sales tax on a car, or 7.75% on the whole price of a car over $50,000, after any dealer trade-in. On a $35,000 car with a $10,000 trade-in, bought from a dealer, the tax is $1,587.50.
Does a trade-in lower Connecticut's car sales tax?
Yes. Connecticut taxes the price less the trade-in. A $10,000 trade-in on a $35,000 car from a dealer saves $635.00.
Is a manufacturer rebate taxed in Connecticut?
Yes. Connecticut taxes the price before a manufacturer rebate, so a $2,000 rebate does not lower the tax.
Is a private car sale taxed in Connecticut?
Yes, at the same rate. Connecticut taxes a private sale on the higher of the price and the NADA average trade-in value.
What the calculator leaves out
- This site has not confirmed whether Connecticut subtracts a trade-in on a private sale, so the calculator does not.
- Connecticut taxes a private sale on the higher of the price and the NADA average trade-in value; the calculator uses the price.
- The calculator tests the $50,000 line on the price before any trade-in.
Title, registration and plate fees, dealer fees, and any yearly tax on owning the vehicle are not included.