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Old 23-02-2020, 18:40   #1
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Florida annual property/use tax for boats?

I've owned my 1970 Willard 36 for 23 years. Has always been in California but will be bringing it to Florida next year where she will be berthed in a slip I own in St Petersburg FL (deeded slip as part of a condo complex).

QUESTION : I know I need to talk with an expert, but does anyone how annual property or use taxes are calculated on boats? She's 50 years old so value is a bit hard to pin down. What are the annual tax/fees Florida state and local government assess?
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Old 23-02-2020, 19:44   #2
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They do have a classic antique category for boats over 30. I cant recall what the rate was. we’ve paid up for 2 years.
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Use tax is a one time fee, not annual. You should get credit for the sales tax you paid in California.
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Use tax is a one time fee, not annual. You should get credit for the sales tax you paid in California.
No annual property tax levied on a boat beyond registration fees?
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They do have a classic antique category for boats over 30. I cant recall what the rate was. we’ve paid up for 2 years.
$40 a year for antique registration. No annual property tax.
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No annual property tax levied on a boat beyond registration fees?
Correct. Florida is a very tax-friendly state. Don’t tell anyone else
It’s already too crowded here.
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No annual property tax levied on a boat beyond registration fees?
No. And, because you have owned and used your boat in another state as long as you have, there will be no use tax due when you bring it to Florida. The only cost you will have is the annual registration fee -- which is extremely reasonable, especially if your boat qualifies as an antique.
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i am looking for a small condo with a big slip in st. petersberg. where did you buy and what do you recommend.
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Here is a link to Florida Tax Collector site for antique vessel registration. Anything over 30 years old with certain other requirements qualifies for this.
https://www.sarasotataxcollector.com...ration-antique
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$40 a year for antique registration. No annual property tax.
I only pay $6.50 a year on a 1979 sailboat.
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