Utah car tax
Utah charges a flat age-based uniform fee on cars and light trucks in place of property tax, paid with registration. The fee runs from $150 for cars under 3 years old down to $10 for cars 12 years or older. A car purchase is taxed at 4.85% state plus local sales tax.
Utah Code §59-2-405. Passenger cars, light trucks, SUVs and vans pay a uniform age-based fee in lieu of property tax each year at registration: $150 for the newest three model years, then $110, $80, $50, and $10 for cars 12+ years old. It is not based on value; registration fees are extra.
Utah car tax calculator
- Vehicle age 2 yr: $150 (flat fee set by the state)
A flat amount set by state law for the car's age. Your bill may be prorated for months you owned the car.
How the tax drops as a $35,000 car ages in Utah
Same car, each year of ownership. The rate falls as the car gets older.
Buying a car in Utah: one-time tax
Utah sales/use tax — 4.85%, plus local sales tax where you live. Your trade-in is subtracted before tax.
Local rates are added (about 6.1–8.5% total) and also apply to private-party sales.
Registration and due dates
Base registration is about $44 plus the uniform fee, an emissions fee where required, and EV or hybrid fees.
Paid every year with registration renewal, by the expiration date.
Cut what your car costs in Utah
Car tax is set by your town, but your loan and insurance aren't. Refinancing a car loan at a lower rate often saves more each year than the tax itself.
Questions
Does Utah have a car property tax?
No. It charges an age-based uniform fee of $10–$150 a year in its place.
Is the Utah uniform fee deductible?
Generally no, because it is a flat fee, not based on value.
Can I deduct Utah car taxes on my federal return?
Generally no. Utah's yearly charge is a flat amount by age, not by value, and the IRS lets you deduct only the value-based part of a vehicle fee.
Sources
Last checked October 14, 2026. Rates are for passenger cars owned by individuals; leased, business and specialty vehicles can differ. Confirm with your tax collector or commissioner of the revenue.