Pay Sales Tax In Two States?
I'll try and make this short. I live in West Virginia and want to buy a used RV from a private party in Florida. If I want an "in-transit" tag from Florida to drive the RV back to WV, I have to pay FL...
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DownTheAvenue wrote:JALLEN4 wrote:
With all the lawyers in training and supposed real lawyers responding, it is interesting no-one has pointed out one very important fact. In every state, the sale of a motor vehicle is not considered to have been consummated until such time the title is transferred to a new owner. The fact that the previous owner signs the title and gives it to the new owner does not consummate the deal until such time the vehicle is actually titled in the new owners name.
A very interesting post, and not factual, at least in the states where I am admitted to the bar and licensed to practice. While the state DMV may not consider the new owner until they have changed title information, if a buyer has given consideration (money) that is all that is necessary for a purchase. Of course, without a paper trail (bill of sale signed by seller and buyer) intent may be hard to prove.Anyway, this is too far off topic, but I would be glad to discuss it in a new thread.
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NONE of it happens, or is reported, and no one knows squat, 'until' you go to the DMV to register it and/or apply for that stupid in-transit temp plate.
Which BTW is why they offer it IS to catch the taxes.
Now, here's what the seller and I agreed to do, and we are both comfortable with the agreement. I'll leave with his plate and registration and his written statement that I have his permission to be in possession of and use of his RV...
OP is already on the road and has it all figured out.
