How is the tax determined?
Once the value of the vehicle is determined, an excise at the rate of $25.00 per thousand is assessed. Excise taxes are assessed annually on a calendar year basis by the Assessors of the city or town in which the vehicle is garaged as of January 1st. If the motor vehicle is registered after January 31, it is taxed for the period extending from the first day of the month in which it is registered to the end of the calendar year. For example, if a vehicle is registered on April 30, it will be taxable as of April 1, for the nine months of the year (April through December). In no event shall the excise be assessed for less than $5.00 nor shall an abatement or refund under Section 1 of Chapter 60A reduce an excise to less than $5.00.

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1. What is motor vehicle excise tax?
2. Who must pay?
3. What is the rate?
4. How are vehicles valued?
5. How is the tax determined?
6. Can I get an abatement?
7. Who qualifies for an abatement?
8. How are abatements figured?
9. Who qualifies for an exemption?
10. Where must I file for an abatement?
11. When is payment due?
12. What happens if my payment is late?
13. How does non-payment of motor vehicle excise affect license and registration?