what are the advantages of registering in another state and how do you go about it, looking at buying a new class A

Pretty simple....you move to the new state and contact the State's Motor Vehicle Dept.//:WIf you're asking if you can register a new, to you, RV in another state to avoid paying taxes, well that's a different story. It's usually called tax evasion which in all States is a FELONY. There are some exceptions, of course, but it's up to you and your particular situation. Usually there are restrictions on how long the RV has to be OUT of STATE or how long it can be in your RESIDENT STATE. You cannot simply register a vehicle in a random state to avoid paying the appropriate sales tax.....Dennis

Typically, the state where you live has rules about registering vehicles, such as you have 30-60 days after bringing a vehicle into the state to get that state's title and plates...Advantages, depending on where you live, include lower sales tax, and lower or no use tax, lower annual registration costs.Disadvantages include getting caught.Note, I bought our rig in Florida, registered it in Montana, brought it home to Illinois, and did in fact get caught and eventually had to get Illinois plates and pay 8.75% sales tax (plus some interest and penalties)IMHO, while taxes and registration costs should be a factor when choosing a domicile state if you go full time, if you still "live somewhere" it only makes sense to play by the rules and register your vehicles where you live.

Yes, it CAN be done, and it is quite simple:1. KNOW the laws in both your home state and the state where you plan to make the purchase.2. COMPLY with the laws in both states. If that means you can never bring your new RV to your home state, so be it, DO NOT DO THAT! If it means that you have to leave it and use it out of state for a certain period of time, DO THAT (BUT, see #3).3. DOCUMENT your compliance with the laws in both states.Yes, you CAN save a large amount of money by not paying sales tax, BUT you must OBEY THE LAW!For instance, California says the vehicle MUST NOT enter CA for one year after the purchase date. If it does, and you get caught, you will have to pay the taxes and penalties. If you comply with the law, and document your compliance, after one year it can be brought into the state and registered without paying the sales or "use" tax.Good luck.

If you're a full-time RVer and you don't have any other home, you would set up domicile in a new state and register it there. Pick a state. Any state you want. You can domicile anywhere. This has nothing to do with 'tax evasion'. Full-time RVers can choose where they want to get a legal address (mail forwarding), where they want to register their vehicles, where they want to vote, where they want to get their driver's license, etc.If you live in a house and pay taxes in that state, work in that state, have that state's driver's license, have other vehicles registered in that state, vote in that state then that state is your legal domicile. Problems arise if trying to register just your RV in another state. However, it can be done, if done correctly and as stated above - if you know the laws in both states. Each person's background is different so the best thing to do is consult an attorney.

Some will register the expensive motorhome in another state using a 'corporation' to 'own' the company. Say you purchase it in no sales state Oregon or Nevada. Some states are more expensive to register each year. Some are lower costs. North Dakota and Montana have a few people starting a corporation to 'own' the RV and you would get plates where the company is headquarters. So the corporation would be in a low cost state. Yet it can be very expensive to get caught. Some states are very aggressive, and say they ticket you for speeding, and see that you have a California drivers license, they will ask 'is this a rented vehicle?' or what state do you own property, or work in? If you work more than 10 days, you are considered a resident in California. Exceptions are volunteers. One company had over 300 expensive RV's registered in one address in Oregon. This became a problem for all the RV owners. It was considered fraud that each was actually owned by a resident of another state, and where just using that address to avoid taxes. The person who set up the fraud was sent to prison for a while. I would rather avoid prison!Just pay what your government requires. It actually goes to good use, mainly to pay for roadwork. Some is wasted in DMV administration. Kinda like the tax money spent to collect more tax. Fred.

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tommykelly
Explorer
Jan 19, 2015
Ivylog wrote:
reboo349 wrote:
I'm retired and spend a lot of time on the road, looking at N.C. have kin people there

Saving money in one area can be offset by the cost in other areas. Since you are retired, do you realize that in GA at age 62, $36K of income is GA income tax exempt/person. At age 65 it increases to $65K/person.
There are a lot of variables to consider... good luck.

At one time I was looking at other states to retire...then Ga. a few years back realized a lot of their retirees were heading to Florida, Tennessee, and Texas with no state income tax.
for me at 68 there is no Ga. income tax,(as stated above) and with the new Title Tax law that went into effect last year....I'm good where I am.....
And I don't have to look over my shoulder!!
Ivylog
Explorer III
Jan 19, 2015
reboo349 wrote:
I'm retired and spend a lot of time on the road, looking at N.C. have kin people there

Saving money in one area can be offset by the cost in other areas. Since you are retired, do you realize that in GA at age 62, $36K of income is GA income tax exempt/person. At age 65 it increases to $65K/person.
There are a lot of variables to consider... good luck.
randallb
Explorer
Jan 19, 2015
Research each state you are thinking of using completely. Mower's comment about CA is partially correct. To qualify for the sales tax exemption on the RV you must prove constant use for the required period after purchase. You can not buy it, store it and expect them to give you the exemption. They will not. I can not say exactly what this time frame is because it has bounced around from 90 days to one year and back over the last five years. North Carolina has personal property tax. Almost all states are looking closely at RVs titled in Montana. In CA your drivers license better not be from CA if your registration is in another state. There are many pitfalls and if you miss dotting one i or crossing one t any state will dock you for penalties and interest plus the original sales tax owed and will not credit you any sales tax paid at time of purchase.
AllegroD
Nomad
Jan 18, 2015
mowermech wrote:
hanko wrote:
why not just do things the right way, and not wory about it.

EXACTLY!!
KNOW the law
COMPLY with the law
DOCUMENT your compliance with the law

THAT is the RIGHT way to go about ANY activity!

That is A right way. Not everyone agrees that it is THE right way.
Billinwoodland
Explorer
Jan 18, 2015
I was shopping for RV storage facilities ( n. CA) and was surprised at the number of out of state plates I saw on motorhomes. The state pays a bounty- surprised they haven't beeb turned in.
tommykelly
Explorer
Jan 18, 2015
Georgia has done away with ad valorem tax and a one time Title Tax
which is now 7% as of now..
so you pay the one time stiff 7% and after that ( no sales tax) the tag for me on a 2014 Tioga Ranger 25G is about 15 dollars..
the old way, even on my 2004 Titan pickup is still 100.00 even on a 10 year old truck...
I like the new Title tag law...the only downside is if you trade cars every couple of years it can get very expensive.

one lady did flip out in the tag office buying her relative's car.

even if you buy your cousin's car you still must pay the 7% to get title in your name

I like to keep a vehicle for a long time...
mowermech
Explorer
Jan 18, 2015
hanko wrote:
why not just do things the right way, and not wory about it.

EXACTLY!!
KNOW the law
COMPLY with the law
DOCUMENT your compliance with the law

THAT is the RIGHT way to go about ANY activity!
hanko
Explorer
Jan 18, 2015
why not just do things the right way, and not wory about it.
ferndaleflyer
Explorer III
Jan 18, 2015
I own homes in 3 states and choose to register ALL my vehicles in the one that serves me best. Being retired working is not an issue although when I worked all over the world I claimed that same address. I don't spend most of my time at that address but I vote, register my vehicles, pay taxes, have my drivers license, and claim residence there. Its not practical to register your RV in Maine in the summer then transfer to FL in the winter then back in the summer----you would go broke keeping up with the residence requirements right or wrong.

NC personal property tax is a killer on any motor vehicle as is yearly inspection. I actually keep a car there that I have paid more in taxes on than it cost originally.
reboo349
Explorer
Jan 18, 2015
I'm retired and spend a lot of time on the road, looking at N.C. have kin people there

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