Montana Sales Tax

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Information from NADA Title & Registration Textbook 2004

 

Montana Sales or Use Tax Applicable to Registration

 

The following schedule, based on vehicle age, is used to determine the annual registration free imposed by 61-3-560: Vehicle 4 or less years in age $195. annual fee; 5-10 year is age - $65 annual fee; 11 or more years in age - $6.00 annual fee. A light vehicle subject to the registration fee imposed by 61-3-560 may not be operated unless the fee has been paid and the vehicle is licensed. “Vehicle age” means the age of the vehicle determined by subtracting the manufacturer’s model year of the vehicle from the calendar year for which the registration fee is due. MONTANA RESIDENTS must pay tax on new vehicle purchased out-of state, regardless of tax being paid to other state. The payment must be made when the owner applies for his original Montana license through the COUNTY TREASURER. NO CREDIT FOR TRADE-IN. Some counties may charge an additional local option tax of up to ½ of 1%. NON RESIDENTS EXEMPT if registering the vehicle in own state.