Pennsylvania Auto Loan & Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate your Pennsylvania auto loan monthly payment and vehicle sales tax. Pennsylvania charges 6% on vehicle purchases.
Pennsylvania Sales Tax Rules
Pennsylvania charges 6% state sales tax on vehicles. Trade-in credit applies. Allegheny County (Pittsburgh) adds 1%; Philadelphia adds 2% on top of the state rate.
Source: 72 Pa. Stat. § 7202
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vehicle sales tax rate in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania charges a 6% state sales tax on vehicle purchases under 72 Pa. Stat. § 7202. Allegheny County (Pittsburgh) adds 1% for a 7% combined rate; Philadelphia adds 2% for an 8% combined rate. All other counties pay the 6% state rate.
Does Pennsylvania reduce sales tax for trade-ins?
Yes. Pennsylvania allows a trade-in credit — the value of your trade-in vehicle reduces the taxable purchase price before the 6% state (and applicable county) sales tax is applied.
How does buying in Philadelphia or Pittsburgh affect vehicle sales tax in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has two counties with local surcharges. Allegheny County (Pittsburgh) adds 1% for a total of 7%, and Philadelphia adds 2% for a total of 8%. All other counties in Pennsylvania pay only the standard 6% state rate.
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