How much stamp duty will you pay?

Stamp duty is based on which state you live in.

For passenger vehicles, stamp duty is charged at the rates below, including on the GST component.

Car Values	Stamp Duty
$44,999 or less	3% (eg, $3 for every $100 or part thereof)
$45,000 or more	$1,350 (3% up to $45,000) PLUS 5% for the amount over $45,000 (eg, $5 for every $100 or part thereof)

Source: NSW Office of State Revenue

The RTA provide a helpful Rego Calculator that will give you a breakdown of the costs you will need to pay.

Duty charged on vehicle registration transfers (other than special vehicles) is:

Car Values	Stamp Duty
All	2%

For used cars, the duty is charged on the greater of the market value or the amount paid for it.

Source: Qld Office of State Revenue

For private vehicles in South Australia, stamp duty is tiered at the rates below.

Car Values	Stamp Duty
$1,000 or less	1% (eg, $1 for every $100 or part thereof), with a minimum of $5
$1,001 to $2,000	$10 + 2% on the amount over $1,000
$2,001 to $3,000	$30 + 3% on the amount over $2,000
$3,001 or more	$60 + 4% on the amount over $3,000

Source: Revenue SA

Source: Tasmania State Revenue Office

For passenger vehicles, stamp duty is charged at the rates below.

Car Values	Stamp Duty
$57,009 or less	2.5% (eg, $5 for every $200 or part thereof)
Over $57,009	5.0% (eg, $10 for every $200 or part thereof)

Stamp duty is paid to the dealer if you are buying from one, or to VicRoads for private sales.

Source: Victoria Online

For new & used light vehicles, stamp duty is calculated below from 1 July 2007.

Car Values	Stamp Duty
$20,000 or less	2.75%
$20,001 to $45,000	2.75% PLUS an additional percentage based on a sliding scale for each particular purchase price Eg 1: $30,000 car - 4.25% Eg 2: $40,000 car - 5.75%
$45,001 or more	6.5%