How are Motor Vehicles Valued?

The value of a motor vehicle for excise purposes is determined by the Commissioner of Revenue at varying percentages of the manufacturer’s list price in the year of manufacture as follows:

  • 50% in the year preceding the designated year of manufacture
  • 90% in the year of manufacture
  • 60% in the second year
  • 40% in the third year
  • 25% in the fourth year
  • 10% in the fifth and succeeding year

Condition and market value are not considerations in determining the value, nor is age after the fifth year.

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