Does anyone know the sales tax rate for autos in NC?

More specifically (assuming that local taxes may be added to the state tax rate) what would I pay if a car were purchased in the research triangle area (durham/cary/raleigh/chapel hill)?

 

Last time I was in South Carolina, the maximum sales tax on any single item was $300, including cars.

If that's still the case, it sure would be smart to drive down to SC.

 

If you buy your car in another state, your state will collect your state's taxes when you title it in your state. The other state where you buy will not collect that's state taxes.

 

That's right. You are still required to pay the taxes in your home state no matter where you buy the car. Either that or you need to have it registered in another state for some amount of time (and need residency there to do it) and then present proof of tax payment when you re-register it in your home state. The minimum length of time for out of state registrations probably varies by state.

I live in MA and bought my TL in RI. I paid MA tax at the dealer when I bought the car, not RI.

 

The tax rate for NC is 3% of the trade difference. Also, all property tax is accessed by the county directly. If leasing, it is 3% of the monthly payment.

 

My question was vague. :p Let me rephrase.

I will be relocating to NC soon and so I am trying to determine whether to buy here in OH and take it down, or wait and buy when I get there.

I believe the sales tax rate here in OH is 8%. I am assuming this applies to cars as well.

Thanks.