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Louisiana buying a boat in Alabama
Posted on 9/28/17 at 8:04 pm
Posted on 9/28/17 at 8:04 pm
I'm from Louisiana. I'm going to buy a boat (17' fiberglass w/ 90hp) from a dealership in Alabama this weekend. What do I need to know? Anyone previously had a similar situation? I understand that there is a 2% state sales tax...no tile required on boat, i think. Please, any help would be greatly appreciated. 
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Posted on 9/28/17 at 9:50 pm to Dennis McGee
Why would a Louisiana man spend a nickel in Alabama??
Posted on 9/28/17 at 9:53 pm to ecb
Ask the thousands of Louisianans that travel to gulf shores and orange beach every spring and summer.
Posted on 9/28/17 at 10:21 pm to Dennis McGee
Not sure if this will help:
I’m from Louisiana, just bought a boat in Arkansas last month. From my experience, I paid sales tax on the boat at the dealer in Arkansas, so I didn’t have to pay sales tax on the boat when I got it registered in Louisiana. I got a title for the boat, motor, and trailer, but I was told the titles for the boat and motor are pretty much useless because it’s the trailer that is actually getting registered. The DMV kept the trailer title to send off with the registration papers. The bank kept the titles for the boat and motor just in my file for the loan. I had never done anything like that before, so it was a learning experience for me. And I still probably don’t have it all figured out.
I’m from Louisiana, just bought a boat in Arkansas last month. From my experience, I paid sales tax on the boat at the dealer in Arkansas, so I didn’t have to pay sales tax on the boat when I got it registered in Louisiana. I got a title for the boat, motor, and trailer, but I was told the titles for the boat and motor are pretty much useless because it’s the trailer that is actually getting registered. The DMV kept the trailer title to send off with the registration papers. The bank kept the titles for the boat and motor just in my file for the loan. I had never done anything like that before, so it was a learning experience for me. And I still probably don’t have it all figured out.
Posted on 9/28/17 at 10:49 pm to tap011
Tap011, thanks!
Ecb,
freek off douchbag. This isn't the O-T.
Ecb,
freek off douchbag. This isn't the O-T.This post was edited on 9/28/17 at 10:50 pm
Posted on 9/29/17 at 5:50 am to Riseupfromtherubble
Yeah and they could be at Grand isle :)
Posted on 9/29/17 at 8:20 am to ecb
I think- being licensed/resident in the state of Louisiana- your still going to get stuck with the 10% Louisiana sales tax. This is a law to discourage people to do just what you are doing.
Posted on 9/29/17 at 8:21 am to ecb
i bought a boat from Oklahoma. They do not register their trailers which became a pain in the arse, but IIRC, I had to pay LA parish and state taxes on the boat and that shite aint cheap. I got the boat and motor title transferred, but had to get proof of purchase of the trailer from the dealership when they purchased it. Then had to bring the trailer to troop c to get inspected before being able to get it registered at the DMV.
Posted on 9/29/17 at 8:23 am to Dennis McGee
Not real sure how it works in LA but I bought a boat early this year in AR. I did not pay any sales tax there. I paid it when I registered here in AL.
Posted on 9/29/17 at 9:08 am to Riseupfromtherubble
quote:
Ask the thousands of Louisianans that travel to gulf shores and orange beach every spring and summer.
Include Perdido Key in there as well
Posted on 9/29/17 at 9:28 am to biggsc
just make sure you have all the paperwork to title the boat motor and trailer. Alabama doesn't require trailer tags and that was my big issue when I bought my Bass Cat from a guy in Alabama. I had to jump through a lot of hoops to get trailer tags. Just don't leave without all the paperwork you need. DMV should have a checklist of the paperwork you need... I would print it off and take it with me... or email it to them today so they can have it ready.
Posted on 9/29/17 at 12:10 pm to Dennis McGee
ibought a boat in Alabama 3 years ago. paid zero tax while making the deal.
once back in La. i went to the State office in BR with all the paperwork and paid the taxes there and get my boat numbers.
once back in La. i went to the State office in BR with all the paperwork and paid the taxes there and get my boat numbers.
Posted on 9/29/17 at 8:38 pm to Dennis McGee
If you are paying cash shouldn’t be a hassle. If you’re financing buying in Bama but live in LA can be a PITA. I would get all of the paperwork done before you make the drive.
Posted on 9/29/17 at 8:50 pm to lsufan1971
Call LDWF and ask them. For sure you'll pay tax on the trailer when you register it.
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