Tax question... need help

REDWIND88 · 06-26-2009, 12:31 AM

Last year I was looking to buy an new 09 Prius in California (I live in Seattle Wa.) I was told at a Ca dealer that the only way you would not pay sales tax in Ca was to never have the wheels touch the ground until you enter your state-which means trucking it-which would be too much money. What usually happens is you pay the Ca tax, and lose out if your home state taxes are less-or pay the difference if its more.

Martin37 · 06-26-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by REDWIND88

Last year I was looking to buy an new 09 Prius in California (I live in Seattle Wa.) I was told at a Ca dealer that the only way you would not pay sales tax in Ca was to never have the wheels touch the ground until you enter your state-which means trucking it-which would be too much money.

I purchased the most recent of my older vehicles in CA just last summer; then as in the past the car was delivered to me just across the border in AZ. I had to pay several hundred dollars for a retired guy to drive my 'new' vehicle while my wife and I followed in a chase car provided by the dealer at no additional $$. We then drove the 'new' rig through Arizona, Nevada, Idaho and finally into Oregon where it was registered, etc.; no CA sales tax.

drspielman · 06-26-2009, 04:46 PM

What about between California and Florida... I have had mixed messages...

firemanbobswife · 06-26-2009, 05:15 PM

You will still have to pay tax in FL. There is no way around it. If you are still doubting, then you should contact the FL DMV and ask them. Can't you get your car in FL? It seems like it would be a lot less hassle.

jonathandz · 06-26-2009, 06:47 PM

Don't forget that there is a federal tax deduction for new cars bought this year. You can deduct your state sales tax. It doesn't amount to a large sum of money, but it is better than nothing!

And yeah, it is impossible to get around paying taxes somewhere for purchasing a new car. Generally you'll pay in whatever state the car is titled/registered after the sale. As they say, all that is certain in life is death and taxes!

goingreen23 · 06-26-2009, 10:09 PM

no sales tax in New Mexico for hybrids.

06-26-2009, 12:31 AM	#11
REDWIND88 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SEATTLE WA. Posts: 39 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Tax question... need help Last year I was looking to buy an new 09 Prius in California (I live in Seattle Wa.) I was told at a Ca dealer that the only way you would not pay sales tax in Ca was to never have the wheels touch the ground until you enter your state-which means trucking it-which would be too much money. What usually happens is you pay the Ca tax, and lose out if your home state taxes are less-or pay the difference if its more.

06-26-2009, 04:46 PM	#13
drspielman Grand Master Chief Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 109 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Navigation Thanks: 14 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Tax question... need help What about between California and Florida... I have had mixed messages...

06-26-2009, 05:15 PM	#14
firemanbobswife Happy Prius Owner Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 64 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: No Package Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 2	Re: Tax question... need help You will still have to pay tax in FL. There is no way around it. If you are still doubting, then you should contact the FL DMV and ask them. Can't you get your car in FL? It seems like it would be a lot less hassle.

06-26-2009, 06:47 PM	#15
jonathandz Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 52 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: No Package Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Tax question... need help Don't forget that there is a federal tax deduction for new cars bought this year. You can deduct your state sales tax. It doesn't amount to a large sum of money, but it is better than nothing! And yeah, it is impossible to get around paying taxes somewhere for purchasing a new car. Generally you'll pay in whatever state the car is titled/registered after the sale. As they say, all that is certain in life is death and taxes!

06-26-2009, 10:09 PM	#16
goingreen23 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NM Posts: 16 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Navigation Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Tax question... need help no sales tax in New Mexico for hybrids.

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