Buying a New Car - Taxes

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wpotvin Active member

Member since 23 April 2014

wpotvinActive member11 May 2015 14:49:41

I am considering buying a new car in PR. I am having a hard time getting a straight answer on taxes charged. I know that there is a 25% excise tax payable. The question is do you have to pay the 7% sales tax as well. Dealers have told me yes and a tax professional told me no. I also was told that the new VAT would not apply, just the excise. Has anyone bought a car, and what taxes were actually paid?

Gary ViP

Member since 09 April 2006

GaryViP11 May 2015 14:57:55

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I would say that the answer that your dealer gives you is the one that you should believe.

frogrock Serial expat

Member since 17 July 2013

frogrockSerial expat11 May 2015 18:29:48

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I bought a new car and did not pay sales tax.

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