Excise tax, also referred to as personal property tax, is assessed by your local taxing authorities. As the owner of the vehicle, USB Leasing LT is required to pay these taxes on your behalf. In other words, USB Leasing LT pays this tax and passes the cost on to you, the lessee, as per the Taxes, Registration and Titling section of your agreement. This section of the agreement states that you agree to pay all taxes and charges imposed by a government authority in connection with the leased vehicle.
If you’re enrolled in autopay, only the vehicle’s base rent and applicable sales tax will be paid automatically each month. Other charges, such as excise tax, personal property tax, late fees, or tickets, are billed separately. Follow the payment instructions included with your billing statement if you wish to pay by mail. If you have additional questions, please call 800-USBANKS (872-2657) to have a lease consultant review your account. We accept relay calls.