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Taxes when buying a used boat
Posted on 8/16/16 at 9:47 am
Posted on 8/16/16 at 9:47 am
So I've been perusing the LA Sportsman Classified adds pretty heavily and I've seen some boats I really like.
Has anyone bought a pre-owned boat from a non-dealer in LA lately? Is this accurate that I'd be paying 2% sales tax to the state of LA - found that HERE
Has anyone bought a pre-owned boat from a non-dealer in LA lately? Is this accurate that I'd be paying 2% sales tax to the state of LA - found that HERE
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Posted on 8/16/16 at 9:52 am to Larry Gooseman
i sold mine on LA sportsman a few months ago and the guy had to pay taxes.
thats all i got to say about that
thats all i got to say about that
This post was edited on 8/16/16 at 9:53 am
Posted on 8/16/16 at 9:52 am to Larry Gooseman
If you wait until July of 2018 you won't have to pay sales tax.
Wait what?
Wait what?
This post was edited on 8/16/16 at 9:53 am
Posted on 8/16/16 at 9:59 am to Larry Gooseman
Yes. It's 2% right now. Just bought a used boat.
Go to the main office in baton rouge on Mondays and they have a dept of revenue representative there so you can pay your taxes and get your registration all at the same time...
YOU HAVE TO BRING THE TAX FORM TO YOUR PARISH TAX COLLECTOR FIRST TO HAVE THEM SIGN THAT YOU'VE MET ANY TAX OBLIGATIONS TO THEM... (Should be $0 but still need to get them to sign it first before going to the state)
Edit to add: This is all part of John Bell Edwards new revenue raising plan that went into effect in April. It was 4% until June 30.
Go to the main office in baton rouge on Mondays and they have a dept of revenue representative there so you can pay your taxes and get your registration all at the same time...
YOU HAVE TO BRING THE TAX FORM TO YOUR PARISH TAX COLLECTOR FIRST TO HAVE THEM SIGN THAT YOU'VE MET ANY TAX OBLIGATIONS TO THEM... (Should be $0 but still need to get them to sign it first before going to the state)
Edit to add: This is all part of John Bell Edwards new revenue raising plan that went into effect in April. It was 4% until June 30.
This post was edited on 8/16/16 at 10:01 am
Posted on 8/16/16 at 10:09 am to cdaniel76
I'd be bringing the boat back to Texas for registration. I get credited the 2% for LA against Texas' 6.25% tax rate, so I only pay 6.25% total.
This sounds like a bit of a headache with Parish tax collector as well...I think this will take some extra research.
This sounds like a bit of a headache with Parish tax collector as well...I think this will take some extra research.
Posted on 8/16/16 at 11:49 am to Larry Gooseman
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This sounds like a bit of a headache with Parish tax collector as well...I think this will take some extra research.
It is a pain, logistics wise. First, you have to determine who the parish tax collector is. In St. Tammany, it's the sheriff. But in others, they may have their own revenue dept. You have to take them the Registration Tax Form R1331 to be completed whether you owe any taxes or not THEN you proceed with the state taxes and registration by whatever means you wish (mail, in person, etc...).
Posted on 8/16/16 at 1:54 pm to cdaniel76
Just bought a boat last weekend. Went to pay the taxes at the parish tax collector's office. He signed some paperwork and he said I didn't have to pay taxes.
Posted on 8/16/16 at 6:13 pm to nguyt518
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bought a boat last weekend. Went to pay the taxes at the parish tax collector's office. He signed some paperwork and he said I didn't have to pay taxes.
You should never have to pay parish taxes on a civilian-to-civilian private sale on anything...
Lady at the sheriff's office told me there's rare exceptions to that rule though...
Posted on 12/22/16 at 11:04 am to cdaniel76
Bump.
If all goes as planned I'll be buying a used boat today. What is the total tax percentage I'll be paying on the boat? I see 2% state sales above. Is there any other taxes? Can I take care of all of that at the revenue office? Where is the main office mentioned above? The WLF office?
Should I claim a lower purchase price to reduce taxes? I'll be buying in cash fwiw.
First boat purchase TIA.
If all goes as planned I'll be buying a used boat today. What is the total tax percentage I'll be paying on the boat? I see 2% state sales above. Is there any other taxes? Can I take care of all of that at the revenue office? Where is the main office mentioned above? The WLF office?
Should I claim a lower purchase price to reduce taxes? I'll be buying in cash fwiw.
First boat purchase TIA.
This post was edited on 12/22/16 at 11:10 am
Posted on 12/22/16 at 11:12 am to CajunCommander
I can't help you with any of that, but what are you buying? Been cruising the classifieds myself for a 1756 aluminum CC.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 12:34 pm to Larry Gooseman
Bought a boat a month ago and just had the registration transferred to me. Only paid taxes on the trailer.
Posted on 12/22/16 at 2:16 pm to CajunCommander
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Should I claim a lower purchase price to reduce taxes?
Unless you want to pay more taxes, why wouldnt you do this?
Posted on 12/22/16 at 2:24 pm to CajunCommander
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Should I claim a lower purchase price to reduce taxes? I'll be buying in cash fwiw.
I bought my 20' Xpress for $500
Posted on 12/22/16 at 2:30 pm to indytiger
You must be the guy i sold my 20'Xpress to
Posted on 12/22/16 at 8:47 pm to Larry Gooseman
I just bought a used boat in October and DID NOT have to pay taxes on the boat, but I did have to pay taxes on the trailer....
Posted on 12/23/16 at 10:55 am to DMC226
LA dept of revenue is a total mess
This post was edited on 12/23/16 at 11:05 am
Posted on 12/23/16 at 3:54 pm to Larry Gooseman
Anybody knows how it works with an out of state purchase? I just bought a used boat in texas and haven't picked it up yet but they said I had to pay Texas sales tax on it. Will I have to pay taxes twice?
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