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Floatin'
02-09-2004, 06:20 PM
I am buying a used boat from a friend that lives in Lake Havasu for 20k. I plan to transfer the boat and trailer into my name and keep it registered in AZ. Is Az like CA in that you are supossed to pay state sales tax on the purchase or can it just be transfered into my name and avoid the taxes ? If anyone knows the best way to do this please let me know.
OutCole'd
02-09-2004, 06:22 PM
In az, if you buy a used boat private party and keep it registered in Az. there is no sales tax.
Ziggy
02-09-2004, 06:27 PM
Originally posted by OutCole'd
In az, if you buy a used boat private party and keep it registered in Az. there is no sales tax.
Exactly right on---
Jordy
02-09-2004, 06:30 PM
Yeah what he said. However you do have to pay a beer tax to everyone who responds on this thread and agrees that there is no tax... ;) :D
Sun burners
02-09-2004, 06:37 PM
"NO TAX" Beer me!
Floatin'
02-09-2004, 06:41 PM
Originally posted by OutCole'd
In az, if you buy a used boat private party and keep it registered in Az. there is no sales tax.
Get Out !:wink: You gotta be kidding. You mean the government doesn't have their hand out everytime you buy something in Az :cool: . I own a home in Havasu I think I should look into becoming an Az resident.
Ziggy
02-09-2004, 06:49 PM
Originally posted by Floatin'
Get Out !:wink: You gotta be kidding. You mean the government doesn't have their hand out everytime you buy something in Az :cool: . I own a home in Havasu I think I should look into becoming an Az resident.
Nah, you just need to buy a boat from a Zonie and keep it registered in Zonie. But tag the trailer with Ca. or else CHP will bust ya for driving a CA. Vehicle with Ca. DL and towing an AZ trailer.....Cali is the tax hog:rolleyes:
Floatin'
02-09-2004, 07:21 PM
Originally posted by Ziggy
Nah, you just need to buy a boat from a Zonie and keep it registered in Zonie. But tag the trailer with Ca. or else CHP will bust ya for driving a CA. Vehicle with Ca. DL and towing an AZ trailer.....Cali is the tax hog:rolleyes:
Mucho thanks for the 411
RJ Nordic
02-10-2004, 01:53 PM
That's right. NO tax!
Listen to Ziggy he too is 100% correct.
If you have a Calif DL and plan on ever taking it into Calif. reg the trailer in Calif.
Other wise your screwed.
Oh and by the way BEER ME!
OutCole'd
02-10-2004, 01:56 PM
Since I replied first, shouldnt I get the first beer?
Keithb87
02-10-2004, 01:56 PM
No tax.. :D
If I reply 2x's do I get 2 beers? :D :D
Keithb87
02-10-2004, 01:57 PM
No tax ... :D :D
mirvin
02-10-2004, 02:15 PM
Dammit!! I just got a tax notice from the LA County Tax Assessor explaining how they'll be sending me a PROPERTY TAX BILL for my boat!!!:confused:
I really got the lady pissed off on the phone too:) I said I was unclear as to how they could charge me property tax on a motor vehicle parked on a piece of property that I've already paid property taxes on:) She wasn't amused.
No wonder everyone registers thier boat in AZ;)
Mirvin:cool:
91nordic29
02-10-2004, 03:28 PM
silver, please:cool:
mirvin
02-10-2004, 03:32 PM
Originally posted by 91nordic29
silver, please:cool:
Oh yeah, I'll take a 30 pack, please :)
BOBALOO
02-10-2004, 04:33 PM
All these guys are right. It cost me about 113$ to reg the boat in AZ as a non resident. It cost me 130$ to reg the trailer in STEAL MY MONEY CA.:mad: I figure I saved about 3 thousand by registering in AZ.
I also read that AZ is gonna start taxing private party sales, please say it isn't so!