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Asked: Aug 30, 2008 - 05:44 PM

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sydhal

When buying new, should the tax be calculated on the price of the car before the manufacturer's rebate is applied?

Should tax be calculated on the pice of a new car before or after a manufacturer's rebate is applied?

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fatmando

Date: Aug 30, 2008
Time: 09:05 PM

depends on your state.

some states consider the rebates a factory discount, and collect taxes after the rebate is applied.

some states consider the rebates customer cash down, and collect taxes before the rebate is applied.

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