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All car sales in Indiana are subject to a state sales tax rate of 7%, which applies to the entire state.

A lease is subject to Indiana sales tax if the vehicle is to be primarily located within Indiana. A lease where the vehicle is to be primarily located in another state will be subject to that state's sales or use tax and will not be subject to the Indiana sales tax.

Tax-exempt goods Examples include most non-prepared food items, prescription drugs, and medical supplies. We recommend businesses review the Sales Tax Information Bulletins put forth by the Indiana Department of Revenue to stay up to date on which goods are taxable and which are exempt, and under what conditions.

Leasing helps protect you against unanticipated depreciation. If the market value of your car unexpectedly drops, your decision to lease will prove to be a wise financial move. If the leased car holds its value well, you can typically buy it at a good price at the end of the lease and keep it or decide to resell it.

What Is a Capitalized Cost Reduction? A capitalized cost reduction is any upfront payment that reduces the cost of financing. A capitalized cost reduction is generally associated with the purchase of a home or automobile. Reductions can be made from cash, the value of a trade-in vehicle, or through rebates.

Title to Lessee at the End of an Operating Lease Agreement Motor vehicle tax is due from the lessee at the time of titling and registration on the purchase of the motor vehicle from the lessor, since a new taxable sale (second transaction) has occurred, whether the vehicle was leased in Texas or out of state.

Money factor is a method for determining the financing charges on a lease with monthly payments. A money factor can be translated into the more common annual percentage rate (APR) by multiplying the money factor by 2,400. Money factor is also known as a "lease factor," "lease fee," or "lease money factor."