Do I have to pay sale taxes on a car that was given me as gift live in Florida and it paid 0.00 dollars?

In Florida, if the vehicle was purchased or leased on or after January 1, 2019, the purchaser is normally responsible for paying sales tax. However, if you received the vehicle as a gift, there may be no sales tax due if certain criteria are met. Specifically, the gift must be between certain qualifying family members, and the donor and the recipient must both live in Florida. If you meet these requirements, you may be exempt from paying sales tax on the gifted vehicle.

To claim the sales tax exemption, you will need to provide the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) with the following documents:

- Application for Title and Registration (Form HSMV 82040)

- Proof of ownership (e.g., the donor's title or registration)

- Proof of relationship (e.g., birth certificate, marriage certificate, or adoption decree)

- Statement of Gift (Form HSMV 82519)

If you meet all the requirements, the DHSMV will waive the sales tax on the vehicle. You may be able to obtain the tax break even if the title is still in the name of the person that gave you the vehicle, as long as the vehicle is primarily titled or registered in Florida and you pay the use taxes.

If you have any questions or concerns about paying sales tax on a gifted vehicle in Florida, you should contact the DHSMV for more information.