Gage County, NE Car Sales Tax & Registration (2026)
In Gage County (Beatrice), a vehicle purchase is taxed at a combined 7.5% — about $1,875 on a $25,000 car. On top of that you pay Nebraska's statewide motor-vehicle tax (based on the car's MSRP and age) and the $15 base registration fee.
Verified July 2026 from official sources. How we verify fees.
What you'll pay in Gage County
- Combined sales tax (in Beatrice): 7.5%
- Sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle: $1,875
- Motor-vehicle tax: by MSRP & age (statewide, not county-based)
- Base registration fee: $15 (statewide) + motor-vehicle fee
- City wheel tax: None in this county's main city
How the cost works
Nebraska's biggest yearly charge is the motor-vehicle tax, set by the car's original MSRP and its age on a 14-year schedule — it's the same in every county, so it doesn't appear in the table. What changes between counties is the local sales tax (7.5% here) charged once at purchase. The county treasurer collects everything when you title the vehicle. Estimate the purchase cost on our Nebraska title & tax page.
Frequently asked questions
How much is car sales tax in Gage County, NE?
A combined 7.5% in Beatrice — Nebraska's 5.5% state rate plus local. On a $25,000 vehicle that's about $1,875.
Does Gage County charge a wheel tax?
No local wheel tax is confirmed for Gage County's main city. Some smaller Nebraska cities have their own — check your city if you live outside the county seat.
What is the motor-vehicle tax in Gage County?
It's Nebraska's statewide tax based on the car's original MSRP and age (phasing out over 14 years) — the same formula in every county. Your county treasurer collects it with the $15 registration fee.