How is the amount of my Motor Vehicle & Trailer Excise Tax determined?
The amount of the Motor Vehicle & Trailer Excise Tax on any particular vehicle or trailer is calculated by multiplying the discounted value* of the vehicle by the Excise Tax Rate of $25.00 per $1,000 in discounted value. The $25.00 Excise Tax Rate applies to all communities in Massachusetts and was established by the State Legislature several years ago.