If those that wish to spend more for something than someone else, go do it. Are we going to start filing state property taxes for every out-of-town hotel we stay at also? Hi Candace and others wondering the same. Mississippi is the cheapest state to live in in the United States. I wasnt bashing you, just trying to understand why you think its okay not to pay your fair share of taxes. Just observing, pro-athletes pay income taxes on income for each game played in other cities. So , in reality , Law Enforcement is no longer protect and serve it is the new tax revenuer , here to empty youre pockets , in whatever way they can think of, to perpetuate and justify their existence. old; $10.00 for 7 yrs. Which of course you Liberals never do. Registered with tractor truck $17 flat fee for 4,000 pounds or less, and $22 for 4,000 pounds andup. They encourage failure in a large segment of of the population by putting them/us on the Government Plantation and demonize the very citizens that actually work, bear risk, to produce GDP, see and grasp opportunity. When I finally got around to registering my RV it ended up saving me a couple of hundred dollars which i was thrilled with. Who would have thought that TN would be the better choice for me. I am retired military and have lived in Texas for 20 years. Living wage per hour: $22.53. 25.03.2020 The tax structure here is very friendly to retirees. Even if you are not a resident of Montana, there are several companies out there that will help you get a Montana LLC to register your RV and eliminate sales taxes. is there a southern state i can register it in that does not require me to pay the tax there. Over 26,000 to 80,000 pounds, $17 per 1,000 pounds. This is a long comment because I tend to be verbose and like to give a full communication. I do not approve of how the government spends my hard earned moneyso yes, I would like to live somewhere where there is little to no INCOME tax. There are a few states to consider, however Montana is undoubtedly the cheapest state to buy an RV, as it has 0% general sales tax, and in addition 0% county sales tax plus 0% city sales tax. It will cost you 20% less in Columbia than it would in Lima, Ohio. I work out of state for the U.S. Government under seasonal contracts and being so am required by contracts to remain at my onsite remote duty station for the duration of the contracts. I was very interested in hearing his story since my plate in Michigan costs $1,200 per year. Then redistribute it back to stimulate the economy on tax return day. So we pay a share to live here. Thank you for your service and enjoy your retirement, sir! This subject alone is fodder for a future blog post. That state is Montana. If not, you need to cross into NV and have it smogd that way the results can be digitally uploaded to the NV DMV website. Minimum fee of $34.00 for vehicles with a gross weight of 6,501 pounds to 10,000 pounds. Its not how much we pay, its how much is blown and why should we pay so much. This being the norm, begs me to ask how much is really fair? You dont really own your RV or house. They can always write a larger check to the government..but never do. $20 for less than 500 pounds to $431 for 16,000 pounds and over. A $1.50 per plate fee is assessed when new plates are issued. campers, RVs, mobile homes, motorhomes). Thank you for your warm sentiments. Overall, costs in the state are 17% lower than the national average. You can license them in South Dakota with out being a resident there.however it is a good idea to have a drivers license from the same state they are registered in as then it all seems great if you get stopped by the police or get in an accident etc. Thanks, Rene Agredano - The Full Timing Nomad says. State law requires that if a commercial or consumer vehicle registered in Massachusetts pulls a trailer, that trailer also must be registered in Massachusetts. To pay for the services of foreigners here that sneaked into America illegally? Rarely will even a new luxury double wide with a carport, porch and shed, be valued as taxable. If your state demands a title, then you need to obtain it from your local Department of Motor Vehicles office. PAthanks for the TN info. A $1.00 emission fee is assessed in addition to the fees shown. If you want to pay more, please do so. My neighbor has a 5th wheel that he's decided to register in Florida. Freight-flat rate. My apologies. $49.50 for 12,001 pounds to14,000 pounds. A $ 1.25 emergency medical services fee is included in the example fees. Only if they go off ad valorem and then become direct which is just swapping. To afford a standard two-bedroom rental in Kentucky, a person earning minimum wage would need to work seventy-seven hours a week. $23 for up to 8,000 pounds to $845 for 80,001 pounds and over. Deed or no deed. Some of us are working, many of us are cashing social security checks. for 36,000 pounds or less to $1.00 per cwt. Before purchasing a policy, be sure to confirm that your policy will include all the coverages you will need in the state from which you plan to operate and for the types of contracts you want for your business. For example, this one by the State of Indiana. Choosing a domicile is more complicated than picking a parking spot. You may check the availability of a vanity plate online. Gross weight. or Florida. I consider family much more important than the government and I will use their laws to my advantage. 6-11 Months Registering and plating RV in another state. Vehicle property taxes ranked 36th nationally with average tax of $322, 2nd worst on my list $170 for 20,000 pounds or less to $1,350 for over 78,000 pounds. Gross weight of combination and age. Maybe taxes in California for those of us who admit to living there and actually pay all those exhorbitantly high taxes and fees would be less. If you are an interstate carrier, you pay no sales tax. I had no intention of ceasing to declare my domicile in WA statewhich is also a no state tax just like FL/TX/SD, but I had no choice since I would have to produce proof of residence. You cannot be a human being , AND be a citizen of the US. 6.25-8.25%. Maintain a MT registered agent. is good UNTIL you are 2000 miles away and the court sends you a Jury duty notice and you ask for dismissal because of your employment judge says NO and you are forced to spend almost $1000 to get to fl and the case gets pleaded out as you sit for jury selection and you request travel expense an judge says tough luck , NO . A $ 1.50 per plate fee is assessed when new plates are issued. Some people just dont see taxes being spent foolishly as in the famous Alaskan bridge to nowhere. It has no state income tax, or tax on IRAs or Social Security, and for those (like us) who may have work/clients in high-tax California, or like to spend time at the shore, its in close proximity for renewing vehicle tags and safety inspections. Granted, you can do your RV renewal online ONLY IF your rig is smog exempt or is a trailer. A reflectorized plate fee not to exceed $1.50 above actual cost, rounded to the nearest 25 cents, is assessed when new plates are issued. Ericka, Some of us have jobs that require us to live all over the damn place for months at a time. Its about following the rules actually. 1 Year Montana charges absolutely 0 state sales tax, and only 3 counties charge local sales taxes. $15.25 flat fee plus gross weight fee of $21.00 for 16,000 pounds or less to $750.00 for80,000 pounds plus $46.00for each 2,000 pounds over 80,000 pounds. And tack on unrelated surcharges. This makes them great states to buy and register an RV. 2nd lowest real estate property tax (0.69%) Mesquite NV or Mesquite TX. This is not sarcasm , it is truth. Topic: What State is the cheapest to register a class A motorhome: Posted By: 6463153 on 06/22/05 06:44am What State is the cheapestest to registar a Motor Home and how do you do it. Have your MT LLC service company register your RV and mail you back your registration and license plate. Multiply the vanity fee by 2 for a two year registration. Provide a bill of sale. Add $18.50 foreach 2,000 pounds or fraction thereof in excess of 80,000 pounds. A residence is simply where you live for the time being. Flat fee. We only charge $549 to register your RV with the DMV after we form your LLC for $300 (this does not include the luxury tax). While this might seem like a great deal it is illegal to do so. If I could buy property anywhere in the US it would be NJ. Do need to change address with voter registration as youre restricted to voting for most general city, county, state, federal elections and not eligible to vote for some local items. When I earned income in a city with a city income tax, I documented when I was out of town working and avoided paying taxes for income those days. The man touching the leg says it is a tree. Given our countries current upheaval by the ilk that fail to pay their fair share and consistently demand more, my wife and I have decided to purchase an RV for full-time living so that we may stay ahead of the riots, looting and arson. Set up an LLC in any state and use a Mail Center for the address. As previously noted we are still contributing to the tax base with other taxes sales tax, fuel tax, grocery tax, etc. No. For Forest River's Geo Pro series, the Geo Pro 12RK is the only floor plan priced below $10,000. Moreover, there is no county sales tax. That said, this RV tax is still much lower than in most states. File your $20 annual report to the MT SOS every April 15th. If transferring a license plate or decal, submit the previous registration, license plate, or decal number. My cars, my will, and my voting are all registered in Texas which has no state income tax. If your only home is an RV and you spend most of your time in one stateI keep hearing Californiawhy would you not feel it is fair to pay the registration in that state and consider it your fair share?. I advocate paying ones fair share of taxes. Gross weight of combination. Which one? A Postal Mail Box (PMB) is a valid private address for residency. Huge cost to register vehicles. A few notes: These car registration fees are for passenger cars only; states charge different fees for RVs, trucks, antique cars, etc. $45 for 2,000 pounds or less to $1,340 for 78,000 pounds. Gross weight of combination. The best states for full-time RVer domiciles generally come down to Texas, Florida or South Dakota. Just an observation. We are buying our first RV. $34 for 4,000 pounds or less to $972 for 74,000 pounds plus $24 per 2,000 pounds over 74,000 pounds. An additional fee of $1.50 and a county fee of $ 1.00 is included in the example fees. Flat fee. Registered with tractor truck, plus $5 flat fee. $17 for 500 pounds or less to $39 for over 1,500 pounds. Ill do what is reasonable within my own domicile, wherever that is, and enjoy as much of life as God gives me ability to enjoy. What do you consider a fair share?. A full-timers final choice of domicile usually comes down to a few important factors that affect a persons wallet: Whats right for one full-timer isnt always right for another. No. Just my opinion. Be careful about registering in Florida. The next lowest state sales tax is in Colorado, with 2.9% sales tax. Tourism pays 17% occupancy tax, and gas taxes are about 40c /gal higher to help pay tourism use of roads. Paperwork to show your responsibility for providing insurance in your name with LLC as co-insured. Thank you for your servicethe perk is well deserved! Everyone's gotten stuck in the cheap house trap. The bureaucrats of this world force all of us to have an official domicile. Also received is a travel allowance, miscellaneous expenses related to his/her/they work and medical benefits. Either pay the DMV direct online and the renewal registration will come every year, or pay your MT LLC service provider to do it for you. $7.50 per semitrailer. I Need CDL Training You'll register boats propelled by mechanical means, sailboats, and any boats for hire. Click here for Heavy Truck information. A $5 reflectorized plate fee is assessed when new plates are issued. UUGGHHH?? The same goes for all other states EXCEPT FL, TX, and SD. That, under common sense, imho, would likely restrict your voting options to general state and federal elections/ issues. We pay for sewer, garbage, water every time we pay a use fee at an RV park or camp site. If it is too long for you, please skip to the last paragraph in case you have an answer to my question stated there. If I can be told what I can , or cannot do on said property. Vehicle owners are allowed to put the entire registration weight on the truck tractor and no weight on trailer. But South Dakota is not the cheapest state to buy an RV when it comes to taxes. in the proccess of buying my first RV QUESTIONi could use some help with. Im a law abiding citizen, a patriot, and a retired veteran. We register all trailers eligible for registration in Maine (except campers/trailers with living quarters). Something NOT mentioned yet. You can find cheap truck insurance by speaking with an agent or a broker. For instance, it was brought to my attention that the fee for registering a small boat or ATV trailer in Maine for a 10 year period is $90 compared to a $21.50 per year cost in New York. Ring the bell for notifications, so you can know when there is a new video. 3rd lowest home insurance 2022 Cost of Living Score: 45 out of 50 points (Top States Grade: A) Consumer Price Index (May, Midwest Region): Up 8.8%. Thanks. I used to be a fraud investigator in NYC and lets just say governments and corps will make and take their money and us regular people will foot the bill. The initial move as with any initial move had more expenses attached to it than I had expected. There are states like Washington state and Florida that do not have income taxes and they get to use sewer, garbage and water. A fictitious entity. Absolutely beautiful countryside. We must do so in order to show that were not just calling that state our home in order to escape paying income or property taxes. You will need to visit your local OK Tax Commission office with a completed Application for Oklahoma Certificate of Title for a Vehicle (Form 701-6). $18 for 3 tons or less to $810 for 36 tons. Flat fee plus fee based on gross weight of combination. Because the camper can be (and is) classified by the IRS as a 2nd home, I . No matter where they want to spend their days. $9,231. Gross weight of combination. Vehicles like Bicycles have designated lanes in a lot of citys and the are using the streets, when they are on the streets the riders are required to follow the rules like a car or a motorbike, but the riders dont they also use the sidewalk, and have no license plate and pay no road use taxes, they dont buy fuel but they have designated bike lanes, if they are going to use the streets they should have license plates to pay a use tax like motorbikes. $15 for 8,000 pounds or less to $415 for 105,500 pounds. $45 for 2,000 pounds or less to $1,340 for 78,000 pounds.Flat fee. Not matter where you live the get you coming or going. $30 for 4,000 pounds or less to $151 for 26,000 pounds. Minimum fee: $39.00. Over 40 tons $1,695 plus $80 foreach ton over 40 tons. Thats the only reason any of you are mad that are mad. and older. My post is in reply to Candice about NV as ones domicile state. The easiest way to deal with this, for most RVers and full-time nomads, is to see if there's a friend or relative whose home address you can use as your own for the purposes of your driver's license, mailing address, vehicle, and voter's registration. And, with that $1 comes a ton of freedom killing control requirements. Georgia. $7.60 for 2,000 pounds or less to $233.00 for 16,000 pounds. There is one that is even cheaper! Buying a Camper in a State With No Sales Tax When you are making a large purchase, like a $100,000 camper for instance, sales tax is a big factor. Registered with tractor truck. Flat fee. By checking this box and clicking the "Send me job offers" button below, I represent that I: By checking this box and clicking the "Send me job offers" button below. None of us want to pay taxes so if we dont, how is the country to run?? Housing costs in Mississippi are the lowest in the nation. To each his own. There are a few reasons why NV is a terrible idea to make a home base. Still, you are left with four states and Montana (of course) to move there and purchase your RV. Required fields are marked *. Flat fee ( $20 ) plus net weight tax of 2 cents per pound for the City and County ofHonolulu and Kauai County,1 cent per pound for HawaiiCounty and 1.5 cents per pound for Maui County. Yes, I suppose thats true. Such plates (or a Disabled Vet plate) allows the vehicle free parking at airports. All the comments here are great. A 30 cent reflectorized plate fee is included in the example fees. Compared to those 3 other states, where our same motorhome is under $300.00. : $187. [1] A corporation cannot exist within a Constitutional Republic. I hope you enjoy wherever you choose to claim as your domicile. 3. Between AK AZ NV NM OK SD TX UT (AK for wth and OK for comparison to home state) based on averages Nevada is: The Good: old; $7.00 for 10 yrs. Taxes are always paid on each and every thing we use/buy a full 50% of your income is eventually taxed. The rest I am not going to spend too much time robbing from that enjoyment just so I can avoid as many taxes as possible. Over 3,700 lbs. In the meantime, those with a brain in that thing on top of the shoulders will continue to shop at the cheaper store down the street. My husband and I are real estate agents in Mesquite, NV, and we have many RV folks purchase homes here, especially in Sun City Mesquite. $12.00 flat fee plus $7.50 for 8,000 pounds or less to $918.00 for 80,000 pounds. Company name, insurance identification code and policy number is required. But it will cost the government money to get rid of it all by whatever means they use. No, We are not supposed to be taxed by multiple states simultaneously. 3 Years It just seemed so much easier and cheaper in the long run. Taxes. Kentucky. I am the sole provider in my family. A $3 service charge and a 50 cent Reflectorized Plate fee are included in the example fees. $85 for 4,000 pounds or less to $250 for 20,000 pounds plus$40 for each additional 2,000 pounds in excess of 20,000.Fee reduced 10 percent when vehicle is 5 or more years old. No matter how you try to justify it. I say no , I do not , nobody owns their home , or land. Empty weight groups. But you can get a semi tag for your trailer for $119.00 and it is for life. $15.00 for 8,000 pounds or less to $35.00 for 12,000 pounds or more. An $8.00 surcharge is included in the example fees. 5-year trailer registrations start as low as $100. So, just for fun, I will introduce another thought. Others dont own anything more than whats stored in their rig. $79 for 20,001 pounds for 13th and subsequent registrations to $1,769 for 105,500 pounds for the 1st through 7th registrations. (May apply also in the other counties near Chattanooga or Memphis, that require emissions testing). $100.00 for under 15,000 pounds to $1,083.00 for 90,000 pounds. I do not own the property. Ultimately only you can decide which state works best for you. How is it they are selling our nation.? Yeah I thought not. This is an article for full timers and the best economical places for them to domicile. $378 for under 24,000 pounds to $2,398 for over 160,000 pounds. A $1.50 State Police inspection fee and an additional $5.00 fee for vehicles over 6,500 pounds are included in the example fees. Flat fee plus gross weight of combination. I accidentally posted a reply to you that was meant for someone elses comment. Flat fee. Gross weight of combination.A $3.00 reflectorized plate fee($ 6.00 per tractor truck) is assessed when new plates are issued. No one will stop someone from doing so. Cost of Living Index: 87.8. Just the . Flat fee plus gross weight of combination. The Judge doesnt care if it costs me further contracts with the government if I have to travel 4000 miles and abandoned my job for however long jury duty takes. Both have no income taxes. One Year Registration . $53.50 for 5,000 pounds or less to $19.50 for 1,000 pounds for over 40,000 to 70,000 pounds. Diesel combinations do not pay any additional fees. Gross weight of combination. Oklahoma has fairly cheap trailer registration fees which draw many to have their vehicles registered and licensed here. My sister in-law lived in Ct, a state with annual personnel property tax. In CDL School Now Tag for my 89 HR is $29, lifetime tag on my enclosed trailer that holds my smart car, wifes scooter, spare generator, ladder, and small trailer to haul her scooter behind the smart. You cant help but be snarky and hateful. Not to get political but and under: $135. (President Truman observed that if you see a politician become rich in office, youre watching a crook.) Im not exactly sure Sylvia but I do know if you search online for Nevada residency mail services or something to that effect, youll find out how to do it. ex. A fool and their money are soon partedespecially by politicians and taxing authorities. Once we choose a domicile,federal and state governments want us to prove that we always intend to live inthat statefor the majority of the year. With that plate, I escape the $229 annual reregistration fee for the motorhome I only pay the $25.50 annual vehicle inspection fee and the $8.50 cost of the registration sticker for my windshield. In order to register, you must: Complete a Vermont Motor Vehicle Registration, Tax and Title Application (Form VD-119). No. At the time I was staying at my daughters in CA so I put her address for my new address. Most of them are boot lickers who would do anything their told right up to slavery people dont learn from history and they dont look at things right in front of their faces. My motorhome is currently titled in SD with annual renewals around $280 but Williamson County (Franklin, TN) is the same as a car ($55). It goes without a doubt, that Montana is one of the best states in the USA to buy an RV. Water scarcity is a thing even though the Las Vegas Water District trys desperately to convince us it isnt. ..since we use our coach about 3 months yearly. Privacy | Vehicle licensing fees and annual inspection requirements. Sick of paying for goods and services for others that dont work for them. Flat fees in twelve different weight groups and applicable add-on fees are identical to those for single-unit trucks, gross weight groups. The same thing goes for registering your trailer in Oregon, Delaware, Alaska, or New Hampshire. When I finally heard from the new company, they wanted around $300 to get set up and I didnt have the money at the time! Some states have many optional or "vanity" plates which often include increased fees. Second, there are no multiple year registrations. For steps to register your recreational vehicle, please see our page on Car Registration in Maryland. The good news is that if you choose a state and find out it doesnt work well in your situation, the U.S. grants us all the freedom to choose another domicile whenever we wish. I am a current california resident. Let me explain how I tried to get this information. The method of calculating the amount of motor vehicle registration and title fees varies widely among states. Because the DMV fees are very expensive in Nevada. Blessings to all! Therefore, I am doing as much planning as I can to give them as much as I can. After Montana, the next cheapest state to buy an RV is South Dakota. I believe one of your posts have a typo. Electric cars have a license plate but dont buy fuel so they pay very little tax also. Trailer fee (non freight) $13.50 for 3,000 pounds or less up to $81.00 for 20,000 pounds. These are all paid utilities that are elected county member boards but no where is our tax money used or needed for these services. Gross weight of combination. Considering all factors, Montana is the best state to register RV. Most states do not collect sales tax on truck with IRP registration,,some do,,some like Ark and Va collect property tax each year too..Illinois and Oklahoma are cheap but don't get caught Pahrump , Sep 10, 2014 However, registering an RV is cheapest in Montana, and several other states have benefits like no income tax and/or low insurance costs. It belongs to the people. Please, tell me if the wonderful countries where the population pays no taxes, yet everyone has access to health care, a good education and a home. Tennessee used to have a tax on dividend income but that is now a thing of the past. For the smallest class of trailers - 3,000 pounds or less - that means the fee jumped from . To get $1 in real value from the government, someone has to send them $5..$2 to skim, $2 to squander, $1 in services to make it all seem right. 92 Red-e-haul 12K equipment trailer Posted By: Cottontop on 06/22/05 05:11pm $35.00 plus a new fee that is going into place soon of $75.00 But when you first . We highly recommend comparing quotes from several companies. $27 flat fee for over 10,000 pounds. If youre an entrepreneur, ease of running a business from that state is also a major factor. $256.10 for 34,999 pounds or less to $995.10 for 72,000 pounds and over. Registered with power unit. Lawmakers make the rules and we adjust to them legally, to our benefit. $210.00 to $4,500.00 depending on miles traveled for 60,001 to 106,000 pounds. Each company we work with has specific experience requirements for their drivers.