Why do I have to pay a whole year of tax when I didn't own the car for the entire year?

Per statute all vehicle taxes are assessed as of January 1. If you own the vehicle on January 1 of that year you are responsible for the taxes.

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1. How do you determine the assessment on vehicles?
2. I do not agree with the value of my vehicle. How can I get it lowered?
3. I have either sold a vehicle or moved out of state. What should I do now?
4. Why do I have to pay a whole year of tax when I didn't own the car for the entire year?
5. My car went out of state. Why didn't that state notify you?
6. I junked my car and gave my title to the junkyard. Why am I still getting a tax bill?