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#1074 of 1081 Alabama/Georgia Car Sales Tax by jwiggins1984

Sep 11, 2012 (9:12 am)

Hi,
 
I live in Alabama. I purchased/financed a car in georgia. When I went to my local DMV to get the cars registration/tag they informed me that the dealership charged a 7% sales tax when my state only charged 3%. She then informed me that the state will send me a refund for the difference. Now I had wanted in line forever, and it was very busy to I just said "oh ok" and left. Now, I don't know if that money is mine to keep or go back to the dealership or what. Also, I'm trying to figure up the difference. Is it the percentage on only the sale price of the car or after the finance charges are factored in or what? Totally confused any help is appreciated!

#1075 of 1081 Re: Alabama/Georgia Car Sales Tax [jwiggins1984] by igozoomzoom

Sep 11, 2012 (2:42 pm)

Replying to: jwiggins1984 (Sep 11, 2012 9:12 am)
Total sales tax in Georgia is calculated based on the total selling price of the vehicle MINUS any trade-in allowance (if applicable). Finance charges don't factor into the tax calculation.
 
You should start by contacting the dealership where you purchased the vehicle. Ask to speak to someone in the business office and you just might find someone willing to help....but probably not! =(
 
The next step would be to contact the Georgia Dept of Revenue and explain your situation. Here is a link to their Sales & Use Website, including some forms that might help you- GA DOR
 
I am a resident of Georgia and I have purchased my last two vehicles in Tennessee. In both cases, the dealer didn't charge any Sales Tax and had me sign forms stating that I was an out-of-state resident. I also had to sign sworn statement that I would be immediately transporting the vehicles to Georgia and registering them there.
 
Before I could purchase a Georgia tag, I had to visit the nearest DOR office and pay the applicable Sales Tax rate for my county- (6%). The county tag office required proof that the tax was paid before they would register the vehicle.
 
Good luck!

#1076 of 1081 Re: Illinois sales tax question [fushigi] by 99s70

Oct 27, 2012 (11:32 pm)

Replying to: fushigi (Dec 02, 2011 8:37 pm)
I believe the above reference is outdated. Section 6 Line 4 of ST-556 now refers to the buyers tax rate.

#1077 of 1081 Re: Hi-Any advice will ber appreciated [mikej8] by kage4307

Jan 07, 2013 (6:20 am)

Replying to: mikej8 (Mar 25, 2007 1:12 pm)
you pay tax on the price on the back of the title, whatever you and whoever is selling it agree on minus taxes, i'm sure you could ask them what price they'll be putting on the title

#1078 of 1081 Private Auto Sales Tax in Georgia by pefred

Jan 07, 2013 (2:24 pm)

In 2012, the GA Legislature passed a bill, a part of which eliminated a really great part that stated that, and I paraphrase here, "people who buy used cars from individuals do not have to pay sales tax". The new law treats individual and dealer purchases the same. However, although the law was effective on 01/01/13, portions of the law don't go into effect until 03/01/13. However, I have not been able to figure out if the individual used car sales tax portion went into effect on January 1, or goes into effect on March 1.
 
So, here's my question for anybody who knows the new law. I'm planning on selling one of my cars between now January 7 and March 1 on AutoTrader as an individual. If I sell the care prior to 03/01/13, does the buyer have to pay any sales tax. Any help would be appreciated.

#1079 of 1081 family transfer in ohio by karenagrx

Feb 01, 2013 (5:19 pm)

I purchased a vehicle from my daughter, is there sales tax on family member to family member purchases in ohio ?

#1080 of 1081 MN resident purchasing car in Glendale AZ where/how do I pay tax by cp9974

Mar 01, 2013 (5:46 pm)

I have searched the web extensively and these forums but I can't find a definitive answer regarding purchasing in AZ as an out-of-state resident driving it back to my MN where I reside. I have actually read conflicting things about AZ in particular.
 
The dealership quoted me with a city tax.
 
Can someone please advise?
Thanks.

#1081 of 1081 Re: MN resident purchasing car in Glendale AZ where/how do I pay tax [cp9974] by igozoomzoom

Mar 01, 2013 (6:35 pm)

Replying to: cp9974 (Mar 01, 2013 5:46 pm)
Here is the info on the topic on the Arizona Dept of Revenue site-
 
http://www.azdor.gov/Business/TransactionPrivilegeTax/MotorVehicleSales.aspx
 
If it becomes too much of a nightmare, is it absolutely essential that you buy the car in AZ? Or can you return to MN and buy it instead?

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