Tasmanian Motor Tax 40% Rebate

What Is This Payment?

Vehicle registration in Tasmania includes a motor tax component. For people on a concession card who own a goods vehicle, this rebate reduces that motor tax by 40%, lowering the annual cost of keeping the vehicle on the road.

It applies to goods vehicles such as utes and vans with a gross vehicle mass of up to 4.5 tonnes that are not used commercially. The rule database tags it as a Group B benefit with eligibility_only as its result role.

Although the saving is a clear percentage of your motor tax, the actual dollar amount depends on the specific vehicle and its registration, so the product describes it as a 40% rebate rather than a fixed figure.

How Much Can You Get?

The amount block is eligibility_only with period: none. There is no single fixed figure; the value is a 40% rebate on the motor tax component of your goods vehicle registration.

• 40% off the motor tax within your goods vehicle registration cost.
• Applies to eligible goods vehicles - utes, vans and similar with a gross vehicle mass up to 4.5 tonnes, not used commercially.
• Dollar saving scales with your vehicle's motor tax.

Eligibility Conditions

The eligibility block is an all set, so every condition must pass.

1. Tasmanian resident: state = TAS. The rebate is administered through Concessions Tasmania.
2. Owns the vehicle: vehicle_owned = true. The eligible goods vehicle must be owned by the card holder.
3. Eligible concession card: concession_card_type must be in [pensioner_concession_card, health_care_card, dva_gold_card].

The vehicle must be a goods vehicle (such as a ute or van) within the gross vehicle mass limit and not used for commercial purposes, so check your vehicle type before claiming.

Because the rebate is applied at registration, it is worth claiming when you renew so the reduction flows through to the motor tax you pay that year.

How To Apply

The channel is a service centre. The evidence required is your concession card and your vehicle registration details.

• Confirm your goods vehicle meets the gross vehicle mass and non-commercial conditions.
• Take your concession card and vehicle registration details to a service centre.
• Claim the 40% motor tax rebate when you register or renew the vehicle.

Read the official TAS Motor Tax 40% Rebate guidance

Rule-Based Scenarios

Scenario 1: a pensioner with a ute

Frank holds a Pensioner Concession Card and owns a ute he uses around his hobby farm. He claims the 40% motor tax rebate at renewal, cutting the motor tax part of his registration.

Scenario 2: a Health Care Card holder with a van

Sandra holds a Health Care Card and owns a small van. Because it is a goods vehicle under 4.5 tonnes and not used commercially, she qualifies for the rebate.

Scenario 3: a veteran with a goods vehicle

Keith holds a DVA Gold Card and owns an eligible ute. He claims the rebate at a service centre with his card and registration details.

Scenario 4: a commercial vehicle that does not qualify

Dale holds a Pensioner Concession Card but uses his van for his business, so the non-commercial condition is not met and the rebate does not apply.

Common Mistakes

• Assuming all vehicles qualify: the rebate is for goods vehicles such as utes and vans, not ordinary passenger cars.
• Using the vehicle commercially: the vehicle must not be used for commercial purposes to qualify.
• Ignoring the weight limit: the goods vehicle must be within the gross vehicle mass limit of 4.5 tonnes.
• Forgetting your card or registration: you need your concession card and vehicle registration details to claim.
• Thinking it is a cash refund: the rebate reduces the motor tax you pay at registration, rather than paying you separately.
• Not claiming at renewal: claim when you register or renew so the rebate applies to that year's motor tax.

Related Benefits

• TAS Bruny Island Ferry Concession - discounted ferry fares for card holders.
• TAS Vehicle Registration Concession - reduced registration for card holders.
• TAS Driver Licence Concession - reduced licence fees for card holders.
• TAS Motor Tax 100% Exemption - full motor tax exemption for eligible holders.
• Pensioner Concession Card - a federal card that unlocks this rebate.
• Health Care Card - federal card accepted for this concession.

Frequently Asked Questions