GEORGIA CAR SALES TAX · 2026
Georgia car sales tax calculator
Georgia charges a one-time 7% title ad valorem tax in place of sales tax, on the vehicle's fair market value less any dealer trade-in. On a $35,000 car with a $10,000 trade-in, bought from a dealer, the tax is $1,750.00.
Tax on this purchase
- Tax due
- $1,750.00
- Title ad valorem tax
- $1,750.00
- Taxed amount
- $25,000.00
- Trade-in subtracted
- $10,000.00
Georgia car sales tax by price
A new car from a dealer.
| Price | No trade-in | $10,000 trade-in |
|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $1,400.00 | $700.00 |
| $35,000 | $2,450.00 | $1,750.00 |
| $50,000 | $3,500.00 | $2,800.00 |
| $75,000 | $5,250.00 | $4,550.00 |
Georgia car sales tax questions
How much is car sales tax in Georgia?
Georgia charges a one-time 7% title ad valorem tax in place of sales tax, on the vehicle's fair market value less any dealer trade-in. On a $35,000 car with a $10,000 trade-in, bought from a dealer, the tax is $1,750.00.
Does a trade-in lower Georgia's car sales tax?
Yes. Georgia taxes the price less the trade-in. A $10,000 trade-in on a $35,000 car from a dealer saves $700.00. A private sale gets no trade-in deduction.
Is a manufacturer rebate taxed in Georgia?
No. A manufacturer rebate applied at the sale lowers the taxed price in Georgia: a $2,000 rebate saves $140.00.
Is a private car sale taxed in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia taxes a private sale at the same rate, with no deduction for a trade-in.
What the calculator leaves out
- Georgia taxes a new vehicle on the greater of its price and its value in the state assessment manual, and a used vehicle on the manual value; the calculator uses the price.
Title, registration and plate fees, dealer fees, and any yearly tax on owning the vehicle are not included.