Fixing an unregistered out-of-state boat? Beware "use tax"

[RocketScott]

Originally Posted by Cyrus Safdari

So you live in, say, Mass. and you bought a boat from out-of-state less than 6 mos before you brought it to your place in Mass, hoping to fix 'er up and then retire on her out of state?

Originally Posted by Part 1, Title IX, Chapter 64I, Section 1: Definitions

The terms ''store'' and ''storage'', and ''use'' shall not include the keeping, retaining, or exercising of any right or power over tangible personal property for the purpose of subsequently transporting it outside of the commonwealth for use thereafter solely outside of the commonwealth, or for the purpose of being processed, fabricated or manufactured into other tangible personal property to be transported outside of the commonwealth and thereafter used solely outside of the commonwealth.

If your plan is to take it back out of state after fixing it up then use tax doesn't apply

[bullislandken]

I am also a Montana resident. I just saw huge property tax increases. The new appraisal on my tiny island lot is insane.

I am getting agricultural status next year after my next grape harvest. The low lake level will make me move my ripe grapes back to Finley Point by kayak! My little Cape Dory Typhoon can’t be launched and sits in my shop. I saw three wildfires start up yesterday and this is just the start of fire season. First world problems.

[Montanan]

Originally Posted by bullislandken

I am also a Montana resident. I just saw huge property tax increases. The new appraisal on my tiny island lot is insane.

I am getting agricultural status next year after my next grape harvest. The low lake level will make me move my ripe grapes back to Finley Point by kayak! My little Cape Dory Typhoon can’t be launched and sits in my shop. I saw three wildfires start up yesterday and this is just the start of fire season. First world problems.

Hi Ken:

It is amazing how last year the lake flooded and submerged the docks and this year its level is far below the docks. Many marinas are not readily accessible.
Finley State Park is likely very shallow.

I will be launching my Hobie Tandem Island Adventure Sailyak as it only needs a couple of feet for its rudder and the penguin feet pedal drive.

I like to anchor in the south side of Bull Island and at Bear Belly.

No joy with the smoke as the view of the mountains is occluded.

All the best,

Dan

[Renegde_Sailor]

I found all the rain, it's in Ketchikan, have been having to bail my dinghy daily to keep it from playing submarine!