Pennsylvania charges sales and use tax of 6% at the state level, and local jurisdictions add their own, which brings a typical vehicle to about 6%. A trade-in does reduce the taxable price, which is real money on the deal.
Sales tax is paid at the rate of the buyer's residence: 6% statewide, 7% Allegheny County, 8% Philadelphia.
Manufacturer rebates do not reduce the taxable purchase price in Pennsylvania.
Leases over 30 days: 6% (7%/8%) sales tax plus a 3% Public Transportation Assistance Fund tax on each lease payment.
Title ($72) and registration ($48) reflect PennDOT's April 2026 fee schedule (Act 89 indexing).
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Title | $72.00 |
| Registration | ~$48 |
| Lien recording (per lien, in addition to the title fee) | $36.00 |
| County fee for local use (annual in counties that adopted it) | $5.00 |
Lease tax applies to each monthly payment rather than to the full price of the car, so you pay it as you go.
Pick your city for the exact combined rate where you register, plus what title and registration run there.
Pennsylvania charges 6% at the state level and local jurisdictions add more, so a typical combined rate on a vehicle is about 6% and can reach 8% at the high end. The rate is set by where you live, so pick your city above for the exact figure.
Trade-in value is deducted from the taxable purchase price (PennDOT fact sheet; 72 P.S. 7201).
Title is $72.00. Passenger vehicle registration $48 per year (plates included) per MV-70S (4-26). Some counties add a $5 Fee for Local Use. EVs pay a $200 annual fee (2025 Act 85), PHEVs $50.
Yes, at $490. 63 P.S. 818.327(c): 2026 maximum $490 for electronic processing, $409 non-electronic (State Board notice 01/13/2026; CPI-adjusted annually). Typical $449 per CarEdge (secondary).
Tax applies to each monthly payment rather than the whole price of the car, so the tax is spread across the lease.
Rates, fees, and rules change. These figures are estimates for planning, not tax advice; confirm the final numbers with the dealer and your state's motor vehicle agency before you buy.