WEST VIRGINIA CAR SALES TAX · 2026
West Virginia car sales tax calculator
West Virginia charges a 6% titling tax on a car's price less any trade-in, or $30 when that is under $500. On a $35,000 car with a $10,000 trade-in, bought from a dealer, the tax is $1,500.00.
Tax on this purchase
- Tax due
- $1,500.00
- Titling tax
- $1,500.00
- Taxed amount
- $25,000.00
- Trade-in subtracted
- $10,000.00
West Virginia car sales tax by price
A new car from a dealer.
| Price | No trade-in | $10,000 trade-in |
|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $1,200.00 | $600.00 |
| $35,000 | $2,100.00 | $1,500.00 |
| $50,000 | $3,000.00 | $2,400.00 |
| $75,000 | $4,500.00 | $3,900.00 |
West Virginia car sales tax questions
How much is car sales tax in West Virginia?
West Virginia charges a 6% titling tax on a car's price less any trade-in, or $30 when that is under $500. On a $35,000 car with a $10,000 trade-in, bought from a dealer, the tax is $1,500.00.
Does a trade-in lower West Virginia's car sales tax?
Yes. West Virginia taxes the price less the trade-in. A $10,000 trade-in on a $35,000 car from a dealer saves $600.00.
Is a manufacturer rebate taxed in West Virginia?
Yes. West Virginia taxes the price before a manufacturer rebate, so a $2,000 rebate does not lower the tax.
Is a private car sale taxed in West Virginia?
Yes, at the same rate. West Virginia taxes some private sales on the vehicle's NADA book value.
What the calculator leaves out
- This site has not confirmed whether West Virginia subtracts a trade-in on a private sale, so the calculator does not.
- West Virginia taxes some private sales on the vehicle's NADA book value; the calculator uses the price.
Title, registration and plate fees, dealer fees, and any yearly tax on owning the vehicle are not included.