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posted Mar 26, 2022 5:27:41 PM

Bought a vehicle out of state, can I get the tax back since I am not a resident of that state?

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Expert Alumni
Mar 26, 2022 5:48:03 PM

No, sales taxes are payable at the point of sale and there are no states that refunds it if paid to another state.  Many states that have a sales tax also have a use tax that would apply if you did not pay sales tax when the purchase was made if the car is used in the state.

Level 15
Mar 26, 2022 5:55:54 PM

This is an income tax forum.  You'll probably not find an answer here.  When you register the vehicle in you home state, they may give you a credit for the tax paid in the other state (or waive the home state use/sales tax because you paid in the other state).  If you paid in both states, you could contact  the original state about a refund.  If you live in a state with no sales tax  (Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon) you probably cannot get a refund.