How Tasmania car stamp duty works
When you buy a car in Tasmania, stamp duty is charged on the dutiable value, which is the price you paid or the market value, whichever is higher, including GST. Passenger vehicle (built to carry up to 9 people). Motorcycles, utes, panel vans and larger vehicles are treated differently. The duty is paid to State Revenue Office Tasmania when the vehicle is registered or transferred into your name, so it sits on top of the purchase price and the usual registration costs.
Tasmania car stamp duty rates
| Dutiable value | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $600 | $20 flat |
| $600 to $35,000 | $3 per $100 |
| $35,000 to $40,000 | $1,050 + $11 per $100 over $35,000 |
| Over $40,000 | $4 per $100 of the whole value |
Current State Revenue Office Tasmania rates, as at 28 May 2026. Electric vehicles: No. Tasmania’s electric-vehicle duty exemption expired in 2023, so full duty applies now.
What the duty comes to
| Car value | Stamp duty | Share of value |
|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $450 | 3.00% |
| $25,000 | $750 | 3.00% |
| $40,000 | $1,600 | 4.00% |
| $60,000 | $2,400 | 4.00% |
| $90,000 | $3,600 | 4.00% |
Worked out from the same State Revenue Office Tasmania rates as the calculator.
Common questions
How much is stamp duty on a $40,000 car in Tasmania?
On a $40,000 car in Tasmania, stamp duty is about $1,600, using current State Revenue Office Tasmania rates. Use the calculator above for your exact value.
Do you pay stamp duty on an electric car in Tasmania?
No. Tasmania’s electric-vehicle duty exemption expired in 2023, so full duty applies now.
What is car stamp duty based on in Tasmania?
Tasmania works the duty out on the dutiable value, which is the price you paid or the market value, whichever is higher, including GST. Passenger vehicle (built to carry up to 9 people). Motorcycles, utes, panel vans and larger vehicles are treated differently.
When do you pay car stamp duty in Tasmania?
Stamp duty is paid when the vehicle is registered or transferred into your name, through State Revenue Office Tasmania. Budget for it on top of the purchase price and registration fees.
Related: TAS property stamp duty · all calculators. General information only, not tax or financial advice. Rates and electric-vehicle concessions change, so check State Revenue Office Tasmania for your situation.