Why is the tax based on manufacture's suggested retail price (MSRP)?

Excise Tax was designed with equity in mind. In 1925, this tax was enacted as a Maine law. At that time, the State Legislature decided that the fairest tax assessment would be based on what the manufacturer suggested it sell for.

This law has remained in effect for over 75 years to ensure that everyone who drives the same vehicle pay the same amount of tax.

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1. Where do I pay the Excise Tax?
2. How much is the Excise Tax?
3. How is the Excise Tax on vehicles calculated?
4. Where does the Excise Tax go?
5. Why is the tax based on manufacture's suggested retail price (MSRP)?
6. Where can a town get the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP)?