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Questions Shoppers Ask
Does it matter if the rebate is applied at the dealership or mailed to me?
No — the tax treatment is identical. Whether the manufacturer rebate is mailed to you afterward or assigned to the dealer and applied right at signing as a credit, Florida still calculates sales tax on the full pre-rebate price. The mechanism of delivery doesn't change anything. Only a true dealer discount, where the dealer agrees to sell for less, lowers the taxable amount in Florida.
How is a manufacturer rebate taxed on a Florida lease?
Leases work differently. In Florida, lease sales tax is generally charged on each monthly payment rather than the full vehicle price up front. When a manufacturer rebate or cap-cost reduction is applied to a lease, it's typically taxable at signing, so the rebate usually doesn't shield you from tax on a lease either. Lease tax treatment varies by lender and is more complex than a purchase — worth running both scenarios on your specific car.