Massachusetts DOR Issues Guidance on Motor Vehicle Excise Tax and Exemptions

The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) published guidance regarding the motor vehicle excise tax that must be paid annually when registering vehicles in the state. The document outlines how the $25 per $1,000 of vehicle value excise tax is calculated, eligibility requirements for exemptions such as for disabled veterans or active military members, the abatement process for reducing the excise amount in certain situations like moving out of state, and penalties for non-payment, including potential non-renewal of vehicle registrations and licenses. [Mass. Dep’t of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Excise, 09/24/25]

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