Giles County car tax
A car worth $25,000 in Giles County, VA pays about $366 a year in personal property tax ($2.05 per $100 · 40.5% relief).
We couldn't fully confirm this rate from an official source. Treat it as an estimate and check with the local tax office.
Giles County car tax calculator
- Assessed value: $25,000
- Gross tax: $25,000 × $2.05 per $100 = $512.50
- State car tax relief (PPTRA 40.5% on the first $20,000): −$166.05
- Local fees: Motor vehicle decal/license fee $20
Towns value cars from pricing guides (J.D. Power), not what you paid. Your bill may be prorated for months you owned the car.
Car tax in Giles County by car value
| Car value | Yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $142 | $12 |
| $15,000 | $203 | $17 |
| $20,000 | $264 | $22 |
| $25,000 | $366 | $31 |
| $30,000 | $469 | $39 |
| $40,000 | $674 | $56 |
| $50,000 | $879 | $73 |
| $75,000 | $1,391 | $116 |
Buying a car in Virginia: one-time tax
Virginia motor vehicle sales and use tax — 4.15%. Trade-ins don't reduce the tax.
The minimum is $75. The tax is on the gross price with no deduction for a trade-in (§58.1-2401).
Cut what your car costs in Giles County
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.
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Yearly tax on a $25,000 car.
Questions
What is the car tax rate in Giles County, VA?
$2.05 per $100 · 40.5% relief for 2025.
How is car tax calculated in Giles County?
Assessed value: $25,000 → Gross tax: $25,000 × $2.05 per $100 = $512.50 → State car tax relief (PPTRA 40.5% on the first $20,000): −$166.05 → Local fees: Motor vehicle decal/license fee $20
How much is car tax on a $30,000 car in Giles County?
About $469 a year.
When is car tax due in Giles County?
December 5
How is Virginia car tax calculated?
Value × the local rate per $100. For a qualifying personal car, the PPTRA relief % is then subtracted from the tax on the first $20,000 of value.
What is PPTRA car tax relief?
State-funded relief on the first $20,000 of value of a personal-use car. Each locality sets the % from its fixed share of state money.
Sources
- Giles County Treasurer 'About Taxes' (FY2023-24 copy)
- Virginia Department of Taxation – Local Tax Rates, Tax Year 2025 (Tables 1–2)
- UVA Weldon Cooper Center – Virginia Local Tax Rates 2025 data file
- Code of Va. §58.1-3524 (PPTRA)
- Code of Va. §58.1-2402
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.