Below is the list of concessions available in the vehicle category. To view each concession, click on its name.
Vehicle concessions
Duty on vehicle registration
A 100% exemption from duty on vehicle registration applications and transfers is available.
This concession only applies to one vehicle registered in the name of the eligible person. The gross vehicle mass must not be over 4.5 tonnes.
If you currently own a vehicle that receives a motor tax (100% exemption) and are looking to purchase a new vehicle, you will need to dispose of your existing vehicle or transfer it from the concession holder's name before the purchase of the new vehicle.
Eligibility:
- Hold an eligible concession card.
- Hold a DVA Veteran - All Conditions Card printed with TPI.
- Are members of the Transport Access Scheme (for people with a severe disability).
Contact:
Building Tasmania
Phone: 1300 135 513
Email: tes@building.tas.gov.au
Web: www.transport.tas.gov.au
Concession cards:
View more card information.
Duty on the transfer of motor vehicle (company cessation)
A 100% exemption from duty on the transfer of a motor vehicle to a shareholder(s) on the winding-up or deregistration of a company is available in certain circumstances.
Details of the application process are available on the State Revenue Office website.
Eligibility:
- The transfer must be in the course of a distribution of assets of a company because of the winding-up or deregistration of the company; and
- The new registered operators should be in accordance with the shareholder's entitlement in the assets of the company immediately before the application to transfer.
Detailed and specific conditions apply to this exemption.
Contact:
State Revenue Office
Phone: 6166 4400 or 1800 001 388
Email: dutyhelp@treasury.tas.gov.au
Web: www.sro.tas.gov.au
Concession cards:
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Duty on the transfer of motor vehicle ownership (deceased estate)
A 100% exemption from duty on the transfer of a motor vehicle to a beneficiary of a deceased estate is available.
Details of the application process are available on the State Revenue Office website.
Eligibility:
- The surviving owner or registered operator if the vehicle was jointly owned by the registered operators and one of the joint owners is deceased.
- A person the vehicle is bequeathed to under a deceased person’s Will.
- A person entitled to it as a beneficiary under the Intestacy Act 2010.
Detailed and specific conditions apply to this exemption.
Contact:
State Revenue Office
Phone: 6166 4400 or 1800 001 388
Email: dutyhelp@treasury.tas.gov.au
Web: www.sro.tas.gov.au
Concession cards:
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Duty on the transfer of motor vehicle (relationship breakdown))
A 100% exemption from duty on the transfer of a motor vehicle from one person to another when there is a breakdown of a relationship.
Details of the application process are available on the State Revenue Office website.
Eligibility:
- Marriage that is dissolved or annulled.
- A breakdown of a de facto relationship.
- A breakdown of a personal relationship.
Detailed and specific conditions apply to this exemption.
Contact:
State Revenue Office
Phone: 6166 4400 or 1800 001 388
Email: dutyhelp@treasury.tas.gov.au
Web: www.sro.tas.gov.au
Concession cards:
View more card information.
Motor tax (40 per cent rebate)
The 40% rebate on motor tax (which is included in motor vehicle registration) is available for:
- Goods carrying vehicles (such as utes and vans), not used for any trade or business purposes, with a gross vehicle mass not over 4.5 tonnes.
Eligibility:
- Hold an eligible concession card.
- Are members of the Transport Access Scheme (for people with a severe disability).
- Eligible asylum seekers.
Contact:
Building Tasmania
Phone: 1300 135 513
Email: tes@building.tas.gov.au
Web: www.transport.tas.gov.au
Concession cards:
View more card information.
Motor tax (100 per cent exemption)
The100 per cent motor tax exemption (included in motor vehicle registration) is available for:
- Goods-carrying vehicles (such as utes and vans), not used for any trade or business purposes, with a gross vehicle mass not over 4.5 tonnes.
Note: This exemption only applies to one vehicle registered in the name of the eligible person.
Eligibility:
- Hold a DVA Veteran - All Conditions Card printed with TPI.
- Are members of the Transport Access Scheme (for people with a severe disability).
Contact:
Building Tasmania
Phone: 1300 135 513
Email: tes@building.tas.gov.au
Web: www.transport.tas.gov.au
Concession cards:
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Motor vehicle registration compulsory third party insurance (MAIB)
A concession of on MAIB third party insurance premiums is available for motor vehicles (other than motorcycles) not over 4.5 tonnes.
Eligibility:
- Hold an eligible concession card.
- Are members of the Transport Access Scheme (for people with a severe disability).
- Eligible asylum seekers.
Contact:
Building Tasmania
Phone: 1300 135 513
Email: tes@building.tas.gov.au
Web: www.transport.tas.gov.au
Concession cards:
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Vehicle registration
Discounts on vehicle registration fees are available for:
- Motor vehicles (other than motorcycles) not over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass.
- Trailers (including caravans).
- Motorcycles.
Eligibility:
- Hold an eligible concession card.
- Are members of the Transport Access Scheme (for people with a severe disability).
Note: This concession only applies to one vehicle of each type (i.e. one car, one motorcycle, one trailer, one caravan) registered in the name of the eligible person. This concession applies to registration fees, road safety and fire levies.
Contact:
Building Tasmania
Phone: 1300 135 513
Email: tes@building.tas.gov.au
Web: www.transport.tas.gov.au
Concession cards:
View more card information.