I am purchasing a new Sabb 9-3. What rate of tax should I have to pay.
Is there a luxury tax on this car or was the luxury tax abolished at
the end of 2000. I reside in Queens New York.
thanks

Hello.

Sales tax in Queens, New York, is 8 5/8 % (i.e., 8.625 % ).
source: New York States Sales & Use Tax Rates by Jurisdiction, June
2003
http://www.nystax.com/pdf/publications/Sales/pub718_603.pdf

The luxury tax on vehicles was abolished at the end of 2002.

From the IRS web site:

"Excise Taxes
2003 Changes
...
Luxury Tax
The luxury tax on passenger vehicles does not apply after 2002."
source: The IRS
http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/page/0,,id%3D104147,00.html#T153

Your question didn't mention registration fees and use tax, but as a
car buyer, you will have to pay those.  Registration fees depend on
the weight of the vehicle.
Use tax in Queens: "All passenger vehicles: $30 for two years ($15 per
year)."
source: New York State DMV
http://www.nysdmv.com/regfee.htm

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Thanks for the info - great answer

Thank you for the tip.
-juggler