I've read here on the forums that quite a few members have bought what they thought was the Airstream of their dreams, only to find that perhaps it wasn't the best size... and so they upgrade/change units.
I'm looking at possibly upgrading to a 28' from my 25', and would import from the US to Canada.
I have to pay another whack of taxes on purchase price of the new (used) trailer, which amounts to a beautiful 13%.
It's making me pause and think. I'm severely irritated by having to dole out all that money again to the government, but then I wonder at all the forum members who seem to effortlessly do their trades.
Where you live, is it easier on your wallets when licensing the new trailer? Or does everyone have to bite the bullet and pay taxes on the full purchase price the 2nd time around? Or am I being cheap...?
Cheers!
__________________ Michelle & family
(2 lively boys, 2 dogs & a hubby) 2005 28' International CCD
In California you get wacked for sales tax, determined by county residence, on the purchase price each time with no deduction in tax for your trade in value. And our registration fees are annual and higher than just about other state. Here in Orange County, sales tax is 7.75% and our registration is about $330 per year.
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I've read here on the forums that quite a few members have bought what they thought was the Airstream of their dreams, only to find that perhaps it wasn't the best size... and so they upgrade/change units.
I'm looking at possibly upgrading to a 28' from my 25', and would import from the US to Canada.
I have to pay another whack of taxes on purchase price of the new (used) trailer, which amounts to a beautiful 13%.
It's making me pause and think. I'm severely irritated by having to dole out all that money again to the government, but then I wonder at all the forum members who seem to effortlessly do their trades.
Where you live, is it easier on your wallets when licensing the new trailer? Or does everyone have to bite the bullet and pay taxes on the full purchase price the 2nd time around? Or am I being cheap...?
Cheers!
Montana has one time tags which mens one time taxes. It was around $400 for my then new Classic 31. Thats it! I would not buy from the dealer here.
I bought mine out of state and since I am a resident registered here. There are many people who register thier RVs here due to the tax structure even though they don't live here.
Whoever buys your previous Airstream will also pay sales tax when they transfer the title. What the gummint wants, the gummint gets...
In used vehicle transactions I have seen a PO put a lower-than-amount-paid number on the value line for the title transfer. "But that would be wrong." - former American politician name not supplied due to forum policy...
There is one way to save the tax, and that is to trade in your unit in Canada. You only pay taxes on the difference between your trade in value and the cost of the new unit.
I know you said you were looking to buy in the US again, but it may be worth your while to do some number crunching and see what would save you the most. I assume you also have to pay the US state tax as well, so you are actually paying 3 taxes (US State, ON Provincial Tax and GST!)
Let us know what you decide, as we are in the same boat (trailer?) looking to upgrade from 25 to 28.
Cheers
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Malcolm & Katalin
2009 28 Ft International (Paprika)
WBCCI # 12523
In used vehicle transactions I have seen a PO put a lower-than-amount-paid number on the value line for the title transfer. "But that would be wrong." - former American politician name not supplied due to forum policy...
Well, here in the great state of Connecticut the DMV does not care what the Bill of Sale says. Everything is taxed by blue book value. Even if you paid $100 for a junker if the book says $1K that's what you pay the tax on. Currently at 6% which isn't so bad. Registration for the two Airstreams is $65.00 for two years each.
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Missouri also recognizes the sale or trade in of your original trailer so you only pay tax on the net. When I traded my Safari the trade in value was netted from the cost of the Classic thus lowering the amount of sales tax paid. It works the same way if you sell your trailer prior to registering the new one. You just bring in the bill of sale for the old trailer.
Jack
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'04 Classic 30' S.O.,'03 GMC Savana 2500,'08 Vespa GTS 250
There is one way to save the tax, and that is to trade in your unit in Canada. You only pay taxes on the difference between your trade in value and the cost of the new unit.
I know you said you were looking to buy in the US again, but it may be worth your while to do some number crunching and see what would save you the most.
Interesting observation!
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Originally Posted by kamadeca
I assume you also have to pay the US state tax as well.....
A private party wouldn't impose a state's sales tax. This is usually paid by the new owner when they title & license a vehicle. A dealer just would have you certify that you are transporting the unit out of state and you would be waived from paying that state's sales tax.
Are you purchasing a newer or older model? I think we pay $20 to register/tag our 1976 24' Argosy in Georgia each year. Maybe less.
It would be much more if newer.
Holy #$%$. $20 to tag a used trailer????
Doesn't matter if it's used or new, we've got to pay the feds 5% (used to be 7% until not that long ago), and then the province wants 8%.
That, for me, amounts to several thousand dollars. Plus an extra $20 for the actual license plate and permit.
Makes me wonder why anyone would choose to live in Canada. We're accustomed to this, but what with gas prices higher than down south, and astronomically higer fees (though California's not so cheap) for registering a trailer, it's crazy.
__________________ Michelle & family
(2 lively boys, 2 dogs & a hubby) 2005 28' International CCD
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