# This State Has America's Highest Car Sales Tax In 2026

> We've all experienced sticker shock — that sinking feeling in your stomach when you realize that something is much more expensive than you anticipated.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2142990/us-state-highest-car-sales-tax-2026/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69dbe851db9dcb0bc6281268)
- **Published:** 2026-04-12
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #america #expensive #highest #sales #state #according #anticipated #average
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