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#4754 of 4763 Paying tax twice by mcleandj

Jun 21, 2012 (8:59 am)

In process of Buying a BMW. Canadian citizen with american residence. The dealership dosent want to sell a 2008 650 out or warranty to a canadian address. So using my amercan address i have to pay state sales tax, register and insure the car. Then in due time when i import it Ill have to pay slaes tax again? I dont want to pay sales tax twice, any way around this or should I push harder for the dealership to let me export the car?
 
Any help is apriciated.

#4755 of 4763 Re: Paying tax twice [mcleandj] by bav_fan07

Jun 21, 2012 (9:21 am)

Replying to: mcleandj (Jun 21, 2012 8:59 am)
You're gonna have to push to export the car.
 
OR another option is to talk to the State you are exporting from.
 
Perhaps they have a tax refund process. Maybe talk to a lawyer or a tax official in your state.
 
State your case. The dealer isn't playing nice, and your intention is to export and thus register and license the car in Canada.
 
Maybe they will understand your case and waive or refund the state tax you have paid. of course, talk to these guys first before committing to purchasing the car.
 
I am guessing the dealer doesn't want you to export the car because they want to sell you some warranty or extended service+warranty package. Or maybe they just want you to service the car at their dealership...I know that sounds funny, but dealerships have weird tactics and are not called stealerships for nothing...
 
Just fyi, my experience is limited in your situation, so the above may or may not work at all.
 
Regards.

#4756 of 4763 Re: Paying tax twice [mcleandj] by awilliam

Jun 23, 2012 (6:57 am)

Replying to: mcleandj (Jun 21, 2012 8:59 am)
I had a similar experience trying to buy an X3. The dealer had agreed first to sell me and give a 30 temporary tag but... the day of signing , he changed his mind when his financial officer intervened. I cancelled! Nothing to do I am afraid but pay the tax . BMW and Acura are nasty!

#4757 of 4763 Acura MDX by jlegresley

Jun 27, 2012 (12:48 pm)

Just FYI all MDX Acuras are made in Aliston, Ontario, CANADA....oh, and they are still over 12,000$ cheaper in the US!!!!

#4758 of 4763 Re: Acura MDX [jlegresley] by robr2

Jun 29, 2012 (6:45 am)

Replying to: jlegresley (Jun 27, 2012 12:48 pm)
The more things change - the more they stay the same.
 
Back in 1999-2001, people were paying MSRP for "used" Canadian market Honda Odysseys and getting them for about $5K less than the MSRP price here in the US.

#4759 of 4763 Re: Confused about "the Title" [theautobroker] by awilliam

Jul 02, 2012 (2:20 am)

Replying to: theautobroker (Apr 01, 2011 10:48 am)
I bought a new car from an Acura dealer in the US and Acura wants to penalize me (not providing the necessary recall clearance letter and warranty tranfer) can we get in touch for advice? My email is tony608yahoo.com. Thanks

#4760 of 4763 Re: Importing A New Car from the USA [theautobroker] by mdxseller

Jul 31, 2012 (2:11 pm)

Replying to: theautobroker (Feb 27, 2011 10:03 pm)
Hello theautobroker,
 
How do I get a hold of you to find out about your services and rates?
 
Thanks

#4761 of 4763 Re: importing a bentley [tolan] by iscraig

Sep 05, 2012 (5:13 am)

Replying to: tolan (Jul 18, 2007 9:15 pm)
I know it's been some time since your original post, but I wondered if you we able to successfully import a Bentley from the U.S.. Thanks

#4762 of 4763 Importing a Bentley into Canada by iscraig

Sep 06, 2012 (5:25 am)

Good morning - I'm considering buying a 20 year old Bentley in the US and bringing it into Canada. I'd welcome any advice from folks who've done this in the past. Thanks very much.

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