Bill seeks to slash New Jersey sales tax on used cars by half

1TRENTON, NJ – A new measure introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would cut the state sales tax on used motor vehicles by 50 percent, aiming to make car ownership more affordable amid high vehicle prices and interest rates.

Assembly Bill 6010, sponsored by Assemblyman Robert Auth and co-sponsored by Assembly members John V. Azzariti Jr., Antwan L. McClellan, Erik K. Simonsen, and Gregory E. Myhre, would reduce the sales and use tax applied to used car purchases statewide.

The proposal comes as both vehicle costs and financing expenses remain elevated, placing strain on working families who rely on used cars for transportation.

Key Points

Bill A6010 would reduce the state sales and use tax on used motor vehicles by 50 percent.

The measure is designed to provide financial relief to co