Who pays the sales tax when buying an RV in AZ?

[tankcj]

Originally Posted by Crasher

I 1999, we negotiated a new 39Z Bounder from LeMesa Rv in Mesa, AZ. The AZ sales tax was higher than our WI tax where I was going to register it. To pay the lower tax, we drove the new bounder to Blythe, CA and the salesman drove his car. Another buyer did the same with his new RV. We signed the papers and were given a 30 permit before a notary public and paid the dealer. When we got back to WI a month later, we registered and paid the lower WI sales tax. We spend about six months at our WI and the same in our AZ home. I've purchased vehicles from private parties in CA and AZ and no sales tax was required when I registered them in AZ. However, another big difference between the states is that the license fee in WI is $119/year for our 2013 Allegro Bus. In AZ, the fee is based on value. When new it would have been $6,000 and dropping 16.5% each year.

That is crazy! 😩

[SantaFeSky]

I bought 2 trailers in Ohio. One I titled in Texas and they collected the sales tax. The other I titled in New Mexico and paid the tax there. Ohio insists on titling them in Ohio but you have 45 days to move the title and registration to your home state to avoid Ohio tax. Not sure of it is the same for motorized vehicles.

From reading this thread I am guessing buying in California and returning to my home state could get me taxed in CA?

[simplemind]

I’m in AZ. No one has mentioned the city tax on a new RV. In my case, the city tax is 3%. Is that the norm?

[BCam]

Originally Posted by simplemind

I’m in AZ. No one has mentioned the city tax on a new RV. In my case, the city tax is 3%. Is that the norm?

Quick answer - No

There is no norm, not only is every state different, throw counties and cities into the mix and there are countless variations and inconsistencies. The link below focuses on CA but lists the tax situation for many other states, including AZ:

https://justdownsize.com/what-is-the...in-california/

To make things even more complicated, in some places, RVs will be subject to annual personal property taxes as well (as differentiated from annual license fees). These rates can vary greatly. In CA there is none on RVs but there is on boats. Part of the annual license fees for RVs and other vehicles is value based at 0.65%. It starts with your purchase price and decreases annually thereafter.

[Crasher]

Each state is going to raise the funds needed to provide the services that everyone wants. They do it in different ways. As I mentioned the registration fee in AZ is based on value and WI is based on weight. However, in WI the tax on our home is $7400 while the tax on our AZ home is $2800. Both are of similar value. There's no free lunch. The state gets the money needed one way or the other.

[docj]

Originally Posted by Crasher

Each state is going to raise the funds needed to provide the services that everyone wants. They do it in different ways. As I mentioned the registration fee in AZ is based on value and WI is based on weight. However, in WI the tax on our home is $7400 while the tax on our AZ home is $2800. Both are of similar value. There's no free lunch. The state gets the money needed one way or the other.

And don't forget those states that don't have a personal income tax. Take a look at real estate taxes in TX which essentially help to "offset" that lack of an income tax. If you want road, schools, libraries, etc, someone still has to pay for them.

[pestgone67]

I live in Arizona and I plan on buying a used travel trailer. I'm not sure if I will get it from a dealership or a private party. Is there anywhere I can find information on how much tax I would pay on a particular RV and all fees title etc associated with the purchase? I want to be prepared to get the best deal

[mgoldstone]

Yup. The City tax is technocally a USE tax.

[CamJam1]

There's no sales tax in AZ if you buy from a private party.

From a dealer, you'll pay sales tax, the amount of which will vary from town to town. The state charges 5.6% and the cities and counties add their own. Total sales tax (state, county and city) in Phoenix is 8.8% while Tucson is 11.1%! That's why some RV dealers are located just outside of city limits or in towns with lower tax rates.

This link might be useful to you:

https://www.salestaxhandbook.com/arizona/rates

[steve77]

Originally Posted by CamJam1

There's no sales tax in AZ if you buy from a private party.

From a dealer, you'll pay sales tax, the amount of which will vary from town to town. The state charges 5.6% and the cities and counties add their own. Total sales tax (state, county and city) in Phoenix is 8.8% while Tucson is 11.1%! That's why some RV dealers are located just outside of city limits or in towns with lower tax rates.

This link might be useful to you:

https://www.salestaxhandbook.com/arizona/rates

Just a footnote, no sales tax as long as the vehicle is used. Someone had to pay the the sales tax when new.

[CamJam1]

Originally Posted by steve77

Just a footnote, no sales tax as long as the vehicle is used. Someone had to pay the the sales tax when new.

Not sure how you'd buy a new vehicle from a private party? In any case, just to clarify, in AZ you pay sales tax when you buy from a dealer whether the vehicle is new or used.

[CookieRV]

Has anyone here did the Montana LLC registration? If so who did you used to set it up? Any negative problems. I understand that there are some objections to registration in this manner. All I want to hear is from owners that HAVE registered using the LLC. Thanks!!

[Dustoff 75]

Yes. Louisiana sales tax 10%. Bought 230000 Tiffin. Incorporated in mt. Saved 21000. Montanacorporate.com. Year passed, no issues. Insured in mt. Mailbox for my corporation in mt. They handle everything and can counsel. Not used for business. Frequent traveler. Paid cash. Dont know if that i