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Forum: Dollars & Cents

28-06-2017, 13:39

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Sales tax on catamaran purchase in Florida

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Posted By BandB

Re: Sales tax on catamaran purchase in Florida

All boats sold, delivered, used, or stored in Florida are subject to Florida’s sales and use tax, plus any applicable discretionary sales surtax, unless exempt. Florida boat dealers and brokers are...

Forum: Dollars & Cents

27-06-2017, 22:59

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Sales tax on catamaran purchase in Florida

Views: 7,474

Posted By BandB

Re: Sales tax on catamaran purchase in Florida

Were you a resident of FL when you purchased your boat initially? It's my understanding that changes the equation as Tom posted in post #18 and as an acquaintance of mine experienced. However, I...

Forum: Dollars & Cents

27-06-2017, 17:13

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Sales tax on catamaran purchase in Florida

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Posted By BandB

Re: Sales tax on catamaran purchase in Florida

As to experts are you dealing with a documentation service? They're the only true experts in this area I'm aware of.

Now, I see you're also dealing with import taxes. But putting those aside for...

Forum: Dollars & Cents

27-06-2017, 17:09

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Sales tax on catamaran purchase in Florida

Views: 7,474

Posted By BandB

Re: Sales tax on catamaran purchase in Florida

No property tax in FL and impossible to save $30,000, when FL's maximum sales tax on a boat is $18,000.

To the OP, get with a Florida based documentation service and they'll give you all the legal...

Forum: Dollars & Cents

27-06-2017, 17:07

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Sales tax on catamaran purchase in Florida

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Posted By BandB

Re: Sales tax on catamaran purchase in Florida

The point is that he doesn't qualify for the exemption if he hasn't paid tax in another state.

Forum: Dollars & Cents

27-06-2017, 13:28

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Sales tax on catamaran purchase in Florida

Views: 7,474

Posted By BandB

Re: Sales tax on catamaran purchase in Florida

The maximum FL sales tax is $18,000, which is what you'd pay on a $300,000 boat.. Here is a link to a document on FL Sales Tax on Boats that answers some of the questions here.
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Forum: Dollars & Cents

27-06-2017, 13:13

Replies: 50

Sales tax on catamaran purchase in Florida

Views: 7,474

Posted By BandB

Re: Sales tax on catamaran purchase in Florida

In your case Florida will absolutely seek to collect use tax. You can't have it both ways and the only reason you could possibly give for not paying NY or NJ tax is you intended to use the boat in...

Forum: Dollars & Cents

27-06-2017, 11:23

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Sales tax on catamaran purchase in Florida

Views: 7,474

Posted By BandB

Re: Sales tax on catamaran purchase in Florida

If you decide to try any of these schemes, get a Documentation Agent to assist you, one familiar with all the particulars.

Forum: Dollars & Cents

27-06-2017, 07:28

Replies: 50

Sales tax on catamaran purchase in Florida

Views: 7,474

Posted By BandB

Re: Sales tax on catamaran purchase in Florida

Well, that gives you another set of rules to follow, including regularly leaving the state with the boat.

This isn't just pick a place, any place. If you're in FL and using the boat in FL, then...

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