If you purchase a new vehicle and trade one in is the 6 Pennsylvania sales tax calculated on the full purchase price or with the trade in amount deducted?
Sales tax in Pennsylvania is calculated on the difference between the sales price of the car and the trade-in amount. This is usually called the "money difference"
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Yes. A lot of places may have a different policy on trade ins, however, I myself would consider taking in multiple cars as trade ins. Consult the dealer who you are wishing to buy the car from, and...