DC Sales Tax/Excise Tax Confusion

[Leopold]

Hello all!

I’m placing an order for a Model X on Wednesday and I’m a bit confused about the Sales Tax/Excise Tax situation for DC residents.

First, excluding title registration, fees etc., am I going to pay a sales tax and an excise tax? Or are sales and excise tax different names for the same tax? As I understand it, DC has a Excise tax exemption for EV’s so does that mean I don’t pay sales tax on the purchase?

Any DC residents out there that might shed some light on the subject?

Thanks!

 

[Fellsteruk]

I’m not sure sorry but someone will have the answer and post soon. Be sure to use a referral code when ordering for free super charging and credit.

 

[boaterva]

I believe it’s similar to Virginia where we pay a tax that looks like Sales Tax (4 and something %) but isn’t. And we don’t pay Sales tax on automobile purchases. This is the same for DC. And since EVs and Hybrids are exempt, yes, you don’t pay it in DC at all.

Wish VA was as forward thinking to encourage adoption!

 

[Leopold]

I’m not sure sorry but someone will have the answer and post soon. Be sure to use a referral code when ordering for free super charging and credit.

Yes. Thanks. Im using a friends referral code and ordering before the end of the month to get the added benefits.

 

[Leopold]

I believe it’s similar to Virginia where we pay a tax that looks like Sales Tax (4 and something %) but isn’t. And we don’t pay Sales tax on automobile purchases. This is the same for DC. And since EVs and Hybrids are exempt, yes, you don’t pay it in DC at all.

Wish VA was as forward thinking to encourage adoption!

DC is in many ways forward looking, but backwards in others. Don't get me started on how small business owners are put through the wringer.

 

[Tecride]

Hi Leopold,
Did you end up paying sales tax in DC? I know excise tax is exempt but didn't think sales tax was