states that charges sales tax after trade in which western states have laws that charge sales tax on the difference between a new car s price and the trade in s value i know california charges you on the full value of the new vehicle regardless of trade in if you are a california resident is it legal to buy a car in a state other than california without also paying california sales tax how does california enforce any law that requires you to also pay california sales tax on top of the out of state tax will estes internet westes netcom com
