Short of juggling chainsaws, calculating car stamp duty is the most state-by-state circus in Australia.
Each state or territory charges a percentage of the dutiable value (purchase price or market value, including factory options), often stepping up at certain price thresholds and sometimes varying by vehicle type or “green” status. To calculate it: choose your state’s revenue office, note the vehicle’s dutiable value, apply that state’s tiered rate, then add the usual extras like registration, transfer fee and CTP to see the drive-away reality. The fastest route is to use your state’s official online calculator; it bakes in the latest thresholds so you don’t. If you’re shopping on Tradingpost, budget the duty into your offer so the “bargain” doesn’t become a surprise wallet cleanse. Consult official documentation for exact figures.
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