Q: What are the states that require sales tax to be paid as part of total-loss payments?

Along with knowing whether or not your state requires sales tax to be paid as part of total-loss payments, it is also important to know information about recouping expenses after your car is totaled. When your auto insurer declares your vehicle a total loss, you shouldn’t have to pay any money.

Here are the states that require sales tax to be paid as part of total-loss payments:

  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Connecticut
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Maryland
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • South Dakota
  • Vermont
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin