Car stamp duty in Tasmania.
Work out the stamp duty on a car in Tasmania, using current State Revenue Office Tasmania rates1. Figures as at 28 May 2026.
- 1 Uses the same vehicle-duty engine as the PFO app, verified against State Revenue Office Tasmania. Scope is a normal private passenger car; heavy vehicles, motorcycles, trailers and dealer/exempt transfers differ. EV concessions change often. Estimate only, not advice.
How Tasmania car stamp duty works
When you buy a car in Tasmania, stamp duty, also called vehicle stamp duty or car tax, 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.
| Dutiable value / type | 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 |
| 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% |
Common questions
What is the stamp duty on a 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.