Maine Sales Tax

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Information from NADA Title & Registration Textbook 2004

 

Maine Sales and Use Tax Applicable to Registration

 

Excise tax levied on motor vehicles and house trailers and paid in the city or town where the applicant resides, is prerequisite to registration. Sales tax is paid to the dealer or, if private sale, to the town or the BMV. Sales and use tax 5% less amount for TRADE-IN (trade-in must be the same kind as the item purchased). CREDIT given for sales tax paid in another state if the amount paid was equal to or greater than the Maine tax due. If the amount paid is not equal or greater, the difference is required to be paid. NON-RESIDENTS are exempt if the vehicle is removed from the state immediately. NEW RESIDENT EXEMPT from tax if the vehicle was previously registered in another state. MILITARY PERSONNEL are NOT EXEMPT.