1. How do I file for a motor vehicle abatement?
Fill out a motor vehicle abatement form which is available on-line by clicking here
Be sure to provide the materials requested on the application or your application can not be processed!
2. Why is my motor vehicle valuation so high (or so low!)?
Valuations on your excise bill are based on the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) when new. A percentage of the MSRP determines the value you see on your bill:
Year preceding year of manufacture 50%
Year of manufacture 90%
Second year 60%
Third year 40%
Fourth year 25%
Fifth and every succeeding year 10%
There is no relationship between what your car is worth as a used car and the "excise value." Similarly, if you got a great deal on a new car, the price you paid is also unrelated to the "excise value." These values are set at the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
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