Utah Vehicle Sales Tax Calculator
Simple, accurate, and built for real-world use — includes all factors that affect your final tax.
Utah vehicle sales tax calculator — official rates & examples
Based on Utah state code (4.85% state) plus local option taxes. Trade‑in and rebates are subtracted before tax. Below you’ll find current rates and real‑world scenarios.
📊 Table 1: Local tax rates by county (combined with state 4.85%)
| County | Local rate | Combined rate | Typical vehicle tax (on $30k) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake | 2.50% | 7.35% | $2,205 |
| Utah | 2.25% | 7.10% | $2,130 |
| Davis | 2.30% | 7.15% | $2,145 |
| Weber | 2.20% | 7.05% | $2,115 |
| Washington | 2.10% | 6.95% | $2,085 |
| Cache | 2.00% | 6.85% | $2,055 |
📐 Table 2: How trade‑in & rebates reduce taxable amount
| Price | Trade‑in | Rebates | Taxable | Tax (Salt Lake comb. 7.35%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $32,000 | $5,000 | $1,000 | $26,000 | $1,911 |
| $45,000 | $8,500 | $2,000 | $34,500 | $2,535 |
| $28,500 | $3,200 | $0 | $25,300 | $1,859 |
| $52,000 | $12,000 | $3,500 | $36,500 | $2,682 |
⚖️ Table 3: Model year & average tax (illustrative grouping)
| Model year | Typical price range | Est. tax range (Salt Lake) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (new) | $38k – $65k | $2,800 – $4,800 |
| 2024-2025 | $28k – $50k | $2,050 – $3,670 |
| 2021-2023 | $18k – $35k | $1,320 – $2,570 |
| 2018-2020 | $12k – $22k | $880 – $1,620 |
Key factors — Utah vehicle sales tax calculator
- State rate 4.85% — fixed for all Utah purchases.
- Local option taxes vary by county (0.7% – 3.0% approx).
- Trade‑in credit reduces taxable amount (full deduction).
- Manufacturer rebates are generally subtracted.
- Model year does not change tax % but affects price.
Frequently asked questions — Utah vehicle sales tax
Yes — Utah allows you to deduct the trade‑in value from the vehicle price before calculating tax. That’s why our calculator subtracts trade‑in automatically.
The logic (price – trade – rebates) works anywhere, but rates are specific to Utah. You can select “Custom local rate” to adapt for other regions.
This calculator focuses purely on sales tax. Registration, title, and emission fees are separate and not included.
Utah still requires sales tax on private-party sales (based on purchase price or fair market value). The same trade‑in rules apply.
If you’re working with sales-related calculations, you can easily estimate different metrics using tools like the AZ Sales Tax Calculator, Sales Projection Calculator, and Sales Quota Calculator to quickly plan and analyze your numbers.You can also explore the Sales Calculator category to find the complete collection of sales-related calculators in one place.