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I found the truck I want, and it's in Omaha. I put the deposit down, and I'm hoping to get it next week.
Here is my question: The transaction is taking place in Omaha, Nebraska, so I owe sales tax in that state, correct? I went to a tax seminar last week, and that's what they said. I would owe the difference in rate to Michigan(.5%), because Nebraska's tax rate is 5.5% and not 6%.
Here is why this is a big deal. I'm using the 25k voucher for the truck. If the purchase price is less than that amount, I can use the difference to help pay for sales tax. So I'd be able to put about $800 towards the tax with the leftover voucher money.
The salesman in Nebraska is telling me that they send all tax and title info to the (DMV)SOS in Michigan, and that I'd pay taxes here. I wouldn't be able to use the voucher to help with the cost. I told him that the transaction is taking place in Nebraska, so I owe the taxes to NEBRASKA. He tells me that on the ebay auction it states this:
"Taxes and Registration fees: A $279 Documentation (DOC) Fee is added to the final price. Sales, Property, Registration, and any other Taxes are paid in the State in which you register and license the vehicle. All "New" vehicles must be registered and sales tax paid within the United States. We do not sell new vehicles outside the United States, so please do not ask.Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title service fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. All taxes and fees must be paid in full in order for vehicle to be titled and registered."
That's fine, but I didn't buy it through ebay! I made no bid. I found it there, but this is not an internet transaction. I emailed him, called him, put the deposit down and I will physically finish the deal there. I will make the purchase in Nebraska. So he told me I could talk to their legal people on Tuesday. I don't need legal people, I need tax experts!
Here is my question: The transaction is taking place in Omaha, Nebraska, so I owe sales tax in that state, correct? I went to a tax seminar last week, and that's what they said. I would owe the difference in rate to Michigan(.5%), because Nebraska's tax rate is 5.5% and not 6%.
Here is why this is a big deal. I'm using the 25k voucher for the truck. If the purchase price is less than that amount, I can use the difference to help pay for sales tax. So I'd be able to put about $800 towards the tax with the leftover voucher money.
The salesman in Nebraska is telling me that they send all tax and title info to the (DMV)SOS in Michigan, and that I'd pay taxes here. I wouldn't be able to use the voucher to help with the cost. I told him that the transaction is taking place in Nebraska, so I owe the taxes to NEBRASKA. He tells me that on the ebay auction it states this:
"Taxes and Registration fees: A $279 Documentation (DOC) Fee is added to the final price. Sales, Property, Registration, and any other Taxes are paid in the State in which you register and license the vehicle. All "New" vehicles must be registered and sales tax paid within the United States. We do not sell new vehicles outside the United States, so please do not ask.Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title service fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. All taxes and fees must be paid in full in order for vehicle to be titled and registered."
That's fine, but I didn't buy it through ebay! I made no bid. I found it there, but this is not an internet transaction. I emailed him, called him, put the deposit down and I will physically finish the deal there. I will make the purchase in Nebraska. So he told me I could talk to their legal people on Tuesday. I don't need legal people, I need tax experts!
