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11-22-2020, 02:45 PM
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#61
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Rivets?
1992 29' Excella
2010 22' Interstate
Van By The River
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,363
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Georgia Residents Take Note...
For those of you in Georgia who are paying annual ad valorem taxes on your RV, consider changing the title (more on that later) so you can pay the one-time tax/fee and stop paying the annual tax/fee.
A few years ago Georgia switched from annual ad valorem assessments to a one-time (at time of title transfer) assessment. Existing vehicles remain in the annual scenario and any new (or title transfer) vehicles fall into the one-time tax. The one time tax is obviously higher than an annual amount but it only takes a few of the annual payments to equal the one-time amount. Confused? Clear as mud?
We owned a vehicle that was relatively old but but had the annoying annual ad valorem tax. We realized we could change the title from one name to both our names (just a simple title transfer) and this allowed us to choose to pay the one-time ad valorem tax. So for about $100 we paid the up front cost (based on vehicle value) and now we don't have the annoying $40 annual ad valorem. Yes, we still have to register the vehicle for a tag and pay that fee, but not the annual tax.
For more valuable vehicles the annual tax is much higher - some previous posts indicate $1000 for example, in Georgia. So consider transferring the title from one to two names, or vice-versa, pay a higher tax for one year and then never have to pay the tax again. We've bought two different Class B motorhomes in the past five years or so and paid the one-time ad valorem tax. Otherwise, we would have been paying the tax every year and it's surprising how the annual amount adds up.
This doesn't work in every scenario, but it's worth investigating for Georgia residents.
ON EDIT: I see a prior post that indicates the annual ad valorem tax methodology remains in effect for travel trailers in Georgia. That may be true. If so, everything I mentioned above is not true. Still worth doing some research.
SECOND EDIT: Just looked at Georgia Department of Revenue web page. It sure sounds strange to me, but trailers are still taxed annually. Why trailers are excluded from the one-time ad valorem tax beats me. Maybe the legislature didn't want to distinguish travel trailers from mobile homes so they lumped them together.
Regardless, the methodology mentioned above does work for drivable RVs because they are registered on the chassis VIN, not the RV VIN.
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Lucius and Danielle
1992 29' Excella Classic / 2010 Interstate
2005 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 8.1L
2018 GMC Sierra K1500 SLT, 6.2L, Max Trailering
Got a cooped-up feeling, gotta get out of town, got those Airstream campin' blues...
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11-22-2020, 03:14 PM
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#62
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Rivet Master
2018 27' Globetrotter
Mooresville
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 1,085
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JonDNC
in NC its by county. my 2019 27 International was just under 500 personal property tax plus registration which is minimal.
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^^^^This. I live in Mooresville, NC which is in Iredell, Co. 2018 Globetrotter is $480. If you are in Mecklenburg Co, where Charlotte is, it would be substantially higher.
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2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax
Equal-I-zer Weight Distribution attached to the Gen-Y Torsion Flex Weight Distribution Hitch
"Roadrunner"
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11-22-2020, 07:16 PM
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#63
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Rivet Master
2021 30' Flying Cloud
2020 25' International
minneapolis
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 1,468
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Need to chime in! Looking to move From MN to NC...I can’t wait. I pay over 9% income tax, 7.5% sales tax, $6,500/yr property tax on 2,500 sqft rambler on a city lot. $920/yr registration on my F150, $650 on my wrangler Sahara, groceries run about 30% higher than NC. I paid over 6k in tax & registration the day I brought my Airstream home. The only thing keeping me sane is our alcohol is roughly 10% cheaper than you guys!!!
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11-22-2020, 07:59 PM
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#64
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New Member
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Low Country of SC
, South Carolina
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 2
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevinshortnh
We live in Laurens County, South Carolina. We purchased our 2018 Classic 30 for $111K. Our county tax bills for the past three years have been $2,127 (2018), $1,894 (2019), and $1,830 (2020). Ugh! For our sticks-and-bricks home in the same county, valued at $220K, we pay only $819 in property taxes. This is enough to make us leave South Carolina!
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You may not know you are able to register your Airstream as a second home in SC and your taxes will be much lower. You do have to go to the county office annually to get the break. We do it every year, makes a difference and for friends with new rigs it makes a huge difference.
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11-22-2020, 09:18 PM
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#65
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1980 Excella II
1980 31' Excella II
Los Alamos
, New Mexico
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 40
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New Mexico
In New Mexico the registration for a 31' AS is about $30/yr. Cost for my 2004 Silverado 2500 HD is about $55.00/yr. I shutter to hear about the cost of driving and RVing in other states. Property tax on a travel trailer is something that I never knew existed. This must surely need to be factored into any calculation when determining places to retire.
Thanks for the heads up.
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11-22-2020, 11:07 PM
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#66
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Currently Looking...
felton
, California
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 693
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Look into S Dakota plates, you might need to open a 508 1c foundation and move ownership of your trailer & truck to the foundation. Technically, you don't own the trailer & truck, but just using them. This will avoid high taxes (theft).
I haven't done this yet, but heard it's quite common amongst full-time travelers.
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11-22-2020, 11:14 PM
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#67
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Currently Looking...
felton
, California
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 693
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Quote:
Originally Posted by s1000pre
Need to chime in! Looking to move From MN to NC...I can’t wait. I pay over 9% income tax, 7.5% sales tax, $6,500/yr property tax on 2,500 sqft rambler on a city lot. $920/yr registration on my F150, $650 on my wrangler Sahara, groceries run about 30% higher than NC. I paid over 6k in tax & registration the day I brought my Airstream home. The only thing keeping me sane is our alcohol is roughly 10% cheaper than you guys!!!
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OMG ... wow ... hold on for the ride folks, protect your assets. We're in incredible times of change, these taxes are insane, many states are more than ever desperate for tax income after covid lockdowns.
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11-22-2020, 11:27 PM
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#68
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Currently Looking...
felton
, California
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 693
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pmclemore
Here in lovely Virginia my 2012 International 30 is assessed at $36,650 and my tax bill (due shortly) is $1,444.01. We only pay vehicle registration once, when we title it. We are issued permanent tags, so that's something.
I try not to think about it.
Pat
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you pay $1440 every year??
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11-22-2020, 11:30 PM
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#69
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Currently Looking...
felton
, California
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 693
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevinshortnh
We live in Laurens County, South Carolina. We purchased our 2018 Classic 30 for $111K. Our county tax bills for the past three years have been $2,127 (2018), $1,894 (2019), and $1,830 (2020). Ugh! For our sticks-and-bricks home in the same county, valued at $220K, we pay only $819 in property taxes. This is enough to make us leave South Carolina!
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that's incredible, how do they get away with this? thought Ca was ground zero for high taxes ..
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11-22-2020, 11:33 PM
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#70
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Currently Looking...
felton
, California
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 693
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BurnsTrayler
depending on where you want to live. Dallas, TX hits you hard. They are about to run us out of our home, been there for 26 years. about to go off the grid.
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sadly, me too .. lived in my home for 18 yrs, nothing fancy ..1962 1600' rancher, we pay $8,000 every year in taxes. No way I can afford this in old age. People will leave Ca in droves over the coming decade ..
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11-23-2020, 06:00 AM
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#71
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2 Rivet Member
the plains
, Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 35
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We live in NC and the rate depends on the county but the tax this year on our 2007 Safari SE 25 is $16.60. It is appraised by the state at $2000. To the state it’s just a 2007 25 ft travel trailer and is appraised no higher than any other. They just use some sort of book value. It would probably sell between $35 and $40k. We used to live in VA and the taxes would be much higher there.
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11-23-2020, 06:51 AM
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#72
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Rivet Master
2020 28' Flying Cloud
2017 23' Flying Cloud
Hiawassee
, Georgia
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 1,416
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brick1
In Georgia you pay an annual ad-Valium tax. It is about $1000 on my 2018 Serenity 28
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I guess that was a Freudian slip?😀.... you need Valium when thinking about your ad valorem tax! Just a little levity on a serious topic!
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11-23-2020, 06:57 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 28' Flying Cloud
2017 23' Flying Cloud
Hiawassee
, Georgia
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 1,416
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nickclifford
Look into S Dakota plates, you might need to open a 508 1c foundation and move ownership of your trailer & truck to the foundation. Technically, you don't own the trailer & truck, but just using them. This will avoid high taxes (theft).
I haven't done this yet, but heard it's quite common amongst full-time travelers.
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They’re cracking down on that practice in GA. Apparently a lot of folks with high end autos (Lamborghini, Maserati etc) have been doing that for years. GA tax man is coming for ‘em.
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11-23-2020, 11:50 AM
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1 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Denver
, North Carolina
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 13
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Here in NC (Lincoln County)
2019 International 30
Appraised value by the county 76,994
County Tax 461.13
Fire Tax 75.44
Registration 15.00
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$551.57
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2019 International Serenity 30 RBQ
TV 2019 2500 Chevy Duramax
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11-23-2020, 12:03 PM
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#75
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,378
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Moved from California to Oregon.
Hi, although my property tax [house only] is high in Oregon. [still about half of California property taxes] Most everything else is cheaper. [less expensive] Gas is cheaper, all utilities except for water are cheaper, insurances and licenses are cheaper, and no sales tax.
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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11-23-2020, 02:38 PM
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#76
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Ready-to-Travel
2012 30' International
Walkerton
, Virginia
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,168
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nickclifford
you pay $1440 every year??
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It 's down a little each year. $1440 is what's due on Dec 5th.
It's the honor and pleasure of paying for the privilege of living in the Old Dominion.
Pat
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Somebody, please, point me to the road.
AIR 3987
TAC VA-2
WBCCI 4596
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04-26-2021, 09:45 PM
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#77
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2 Rivet Member
2020 27' Flying Cloud
Decatur
, Michigan
Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 65
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In Michigan you pay a one time trailer fee of approximately 200 dollars. This is good for as long as you own your trailer. No annual renewal fee - a permanent trailer plate.
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04-26-2021, 10:30 PM
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#78
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
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So, if you sell your trailer for a dollar, purchaser still pays based upon an abstract rule...
Hmmm. Guess they figure some folks are living full time in trailers and are an easy “funding resource”...
Please, stay where you are and fix that problem.
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Peace and Blessings..
Channing
WBCCI# 30676
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08-19-2022, 06:21 PM
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#79
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1 Rivet Member
2013 30' Classic
Reston
, Virginia
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 5
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Agreed! We lived in Fairfax County in VA but stored our 30' Classic in Prince William County for this very reason. I shudder to think what we would have paid in Fairfax.
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08-21-2022, 09:52 PM
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#80
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Currently Looking...
felton
, California
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 693
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mollysdad
I used to invite folks to move to Fl.
No state income tax, no pp tax on RV's, etc.
But no more, too many northerners/Californians are moving here and bringing their ideas with them.
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I hope not, most are fleeing tyranny ..
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