USA Traveler wrote:
I apologize to all for starting this post, I was just curious since the message came from Escapees and they normally are on top of things. I am fine with it either way and am going to AZ tax or no tax! It will not make a big difference in my budget. Otherwise, I would not be traveling. Hope everyone has a good evening! Sara
Sara,
I just got the Escapee letter today too. I was considering posting it here since this topic was discussed extensively previously. I know you meant well by passing the information along. Jim Koca (Escapee Advocacy Director) did make the call to the Revenue & Fuel Tax Administration Fuel Tax Manager in Phoenix to clarify this issue and was told that RVs are included. That is good enough for me.
And for those of us with qualifying RVs, this is no trivial matter. The penalties are severe for a violation.
This has become a flammable topic and I seriously think people would be well advised to also do serious research before opining further. The penalties are just too severe for non-compliance and the little sticker on the pump (that I only saw in the document on this topic) is far too small to alert RV owners of their possible violation.
Thank you for trying to pass along a serious warning on a serious topic.
Bob