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Car stamp duty in Tasmania is charged at $3 per $100 up to $35,000, a steep transition band to $40,000, then $4 per $100. A $45,000 passenger car costs $1,800 in motor vehicle duty — an effective rate of 4%.
Enter your own price and supported vehicle details for a TAS figure.
Every figure below is calculated on Tasmania’s current published schedule using the same engine as the calculator. Examples use a new passenger car. The effective rate column is what you actually pay as a percentage of the price — which is not the headline rate wherever the schedule has bands or thresholds.
| Car price | Stamp duty | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $450 | 3% |
| $25,000 | $750 | 3% |
| $35,000 | $1,050 | 3% |
| $45,000 | $1,800 | 4% |
| $60,000 | $2,400 | 4% |
| $80,000 | $3,200 | 4% |
| $100,000 | $4,000 | 4% |
Tasmania has a narrow transition band between $35,000 and $40,000. In that band the marginal rate is $11 per $100, compared with the $3 per $100 rate below $35,000, because the schedule closes the gap to the $4 per $100 rate above $40,000 over $5,000 of value. Check the official schedule when a purchase is near either threshold.
The same $45,000 vehicle value, priced through all eight schedules. Comparison assumes a new ordinary passenger car with no concessions. QLD uses the 1–4-cylinder category and the ACT uses the C-category (176–220 g/km). That ranks 6th of 8 nationally — $450 more than New South Wales (the cheapest) and $787.50 less than Western Australia (the dearest).
| State | Duty on $45,000 | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | $1,350 | 3% |
| QLD | $1,350 | 3% |
| NT | $1,350 | 3% |
| ACT | $1,426.50 | 3.17% |
| SA | $1,740 | 3.87% |
| TAS (this page) | $1,800 | 4% |
| VIC | $1,890 | 4.2% |
| WA | $2,587.50 | 5.75% |
Compared without concessions. Vehicle-specific assumptions are shown above, so a different category can produce a different result.
Stamp duty is a one-off cost. Registration and CTP are separate recurring costs that vary by vehicle, location and insurance details.
This vehicle-duty page does not provide an annual registration or CTP quote. Check the relevant registration authority for current charges rather than using a duty-rate page for that purpose.
In Tasmania, motor vehicle duty is charged at $3 per $100 up to $35,000, a steep transition band to $40,000, then $4 per $100. On a $45,000 passenger car that works out to $1,800, an effective rate of 4%. Examples use a new passenger car. On a $25,000 car it is $750, and on a $80,000 car $3,200. The dutiable value rules differ by jurisdiction. Check SRO Tasmania rates for whether the purchase price, market value or another valuation rule applies to your transfer.
The payment process depends on the type of transfer and the jurisdiction. For a new car from a dealer, duty may be included in the drive-away price. For a private sale, check SRO Tasmania rates for the transfer process, payment timing and any fees.
Duty can apply when registration transfers into a new name. Check SRO Tasmania rates for the treatment of your vehicle and transfer.
The duty treatment of an interstate move depends on the destination jurisdiction and the transfer details. Check SRO Tasmania rates before re-registering your vehicle.
Registration and CTP are separate recurring costs. This vehicle-duty calculator does not estimate them because the applicable charges depend on the jurisdiction, vehicle and insurance details. Check the relevant registration authority for current costs.
Check SRO Tasmania rates for the current treatment of electric vehicles and any applicable concession.
General information only. This calculator estimates vehicle duty for supported passenger and light commercial scenarios. It is not legal, tax or financial advice. Confirm the vehicle classification, dutiable value, transfer details and any concession with SRO Tasmania rates.