Massachusetts Vehicle Excise Tax Calculator
Massachusetts charges $25 for every $1,000 of your vehicle's assessed value each full year. Your town in zip code 01760 (Sudbury) bills you based on where you garage the car. For a 2023 Nissan Rogue with $35,000 MSRP, you pay $219 for a full year in 2026.
How to Calculate Your Tax
Find your vehicle's MSRP on the window sticker or online specs. Multiply it by the age-based percentage from the state's schedule. A 2023 model in 2026 marks the fourth year. Assessed value: $35,000 times 25% equals $8,750. Tax: $8,750 times $0.025 equals $218.75, which rounds to $219.
You register mid-year? Prorate by months owned. Register in April? Pay for 9 months: $219 times 9/12 equals $164.
Cars five years or older use 10% of MSRP. The minimum tax is $5. Check your RMV registration for the exact MSRP they use.
Depreciation Schedule for 2023 Nissan Rogue ($35,000 MSRP)
| Year | Relative to Model Year | Percentage | Assessed Value | Full Year Tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1st | 90% | $31,500 | $787.50 |
| 2024 | 2nd | 60% | $21,000 | $525 |
| 2025 | 3rd | 40% | $14,000 | $350 |
| 2026 | 4th | 25% | $8,750 | $218.75 |
| 2027+ | 5th+ | 10% | $3,500 | $87.50 |
Tips to Cut Costs and Stay on Track
- Pay on time to avoid 14% interest plus $10 late fees.
- Appeal if the RMV lists the wrong MSRP. Call your local RMV office.
- Garage out of state? Massachusetts still sends the bill.
- Track excise tax with insurance and registration costs.
- Download the full manual from Mass.gov.
- Check your town website for estimates.
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