What is commonwealth of massachusetts excise tax?

[Ezra]

I came across the term commonwealth of massachusetts excise tax while looking at vehicle registration information. Can someone explain what this tax is for and who needs to pay it? Is it only related to cars or does it apply to other things as well?

 

[robert]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts excise tax is the tax imposed on some privileges or activity which is usually the motor vehicle excise tax. In the Massachusetts, it is imposed by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Owners of vehicles are taxed, which depends on the value of the vehicle and the model year. The revenue is used to finance the local city and town services (like roads, schools, and programs of public safety).

 

[Achilles]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts levies an excise tax on certain privileges or activities, most commonly the motor vehicle excise tax. In Massachusetts, the imposition is carried out by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Vehicle owners are taxed based on the vehicle's value and model year. The revenue is allocated to support local municipal services in the city and town, such as roads, schools, and public safety programs.

 

[Vpaunuares]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts excise tax is a state tax on certain goods, activities, or property, most commonly on vehicles. Vehicle owners must pay an annual excise tax based on the car’s value and age. The revenue supports local and state services like road maintenance and public programs.

 

[Emly]

The Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Excise Tax is an annual tax charged by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for owning or registering a vehicle. It is based on the car’s value and a rate of $25 per $1,000 of assessed value. Vehicle owners receive a bill each year from their local city or town after registering the car.