Help with how picking a state works
I know the primary states for RVers to establish a domicile is Florida, South Dakota and Texas. But why would I choose one of them if they are not the states I plan to spend most of my time? I’m ...
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TechWriter,
The new law in Texas is NOT in effect yet, it doesn't go into effect until 3-1-15. So right now you register as we have always done. This wasn't a separate law, it was an amendment that was stuck on another bill on the last days of the legislature. Yes, Escapees missed it, as did the trucking industry and the oil service industry, all of whom have joined in getting the state to look at how they are going to address the issue of those out of state who can not get inspection done.
Not sure why you are so antagonistic about being in Arizona and a full timer and thinking everyone else would want to do the same. If it works for you, great, but it is obvious that it doesn't work for most people who fulltime or we would see a lot of people with AZ plates who are fulltimers. Others have rigs that the yearly registration fees would be prohibitive because it is based on value, or they have income from investments, etc., that would incur taxes that they don't have to pay if they are residents of SD, FL, or TX.
BTW - having a good mail service that caters to a full timer (whether RV or boats) is more than just dumping mail in a box and forwarding it on.
The best states for retirees in terms of taxes included things like property taxes. That's why Texas isn't on the list because property taxes are so high - - but since we don't own property, we don't worry about that.
BTW - what is the mail service that caters to RVers in AZ?
Barb
The new law in Texas is NOT in effect yet, it doesn't go into effect until 3-1-15. So right now you register as we have always done. This wasn't a separate law, it was an amendment that was stuck on another bill on the last days of the legislature. Yes, Escapees missed it, as did the trucking industry and the oil service industry, all of whom have joined in getting the state to look at how they are going to address the issue of those out of state who can not get inspection done.
Not sure why you are so antagonistic about being in Arizona and a full timer and thinking everyone else would want to do the same. If it works for you, great, but it is obvious that it doesn't work for most people who fulltime or we would see a lot of people with AZ plates who are fulltimers. Others have rigs that the yearly registration fees would be prohibitive because it is based on value, or they have income from investments, etc., that would incur taxes that they don't have to pay if they are residents of SD, FL, or TX.
BTW - having a good mail service that caters to a full timer (whether RV or boats) is more than just dumping mail in a box and forwarding it on.
The best states for retirees in terms of taxes included things like property taxes. That's why Texas isn't on the list because property taxes are so high - - but since we don't own property, we don't worry about that.
BTW - what is the mail service that caters to RVers in AZ?
Barb
