Minnesota Car Sales Tax Calculator

What you pay in tax when you buy a vehicle in Minnesota, from the statute and the revenue department.

Verified September 21, 2026 · statute and revenue department cross-checked

Vehicle price (USD) Trade-in value (USD) County or city vehicle excise tax

Buying the car is only half the cost. You still owe an annual registration fee.

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What to know about Minnesota

General local sales taxes, including the metro transit tax, do not apply to vehicles. Some counties and cities charge a flat $20 vehicle excise tax instead. Both trade-ins and rebates reduce the taxable price, which is generous. A passenger car that is 10 or more model years old and sells for under $3,000 pays a flat $10.

Sources

Statute: Minn. Stat. § 297B.02

Minn. Stat. ch. 297B
“There is imposed an excise tax of 6.875 percent on the purchase price of any motor vehicle purchased or acquired ... In lieu of the tax imposed in subdivision 1, there is imposed a tax of $10”

Minnesota Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Sales
“Local sales tax does not apply to sales of vehicles. Instead, a local vehicle excise tax may apply. ... The taxable sales price is determined by subtracting any rebates and trade-in allowance from the vehicle sales price.”

Last verified: September 21, 2026.

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