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To my knowledge the only taxes due on the purchase of a used car are sales taxes. Certain states may impose other fees, or taxes, but all would be included in the final price of the car. If you finance the purchase, your payments are for the total of the car (including any taxes, fees, and interest) divided by the number of months expressed in the terms of your loan contract. If you pay cash for the car (this includes writing a check or using a certified check), the final cash price should also include any taxes due. Either way, you pay the taxes only one time.

Additionally, if you buy a car from an individual (not a used car business or dealership), sometimes the taxes aren't collected until you transfer the title of the car. This is because most individuals aren't expected to file sales tax on a regular basis. Instead, the city or county collects the tax when you transfer title and pays it directly to the state for you.

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