Uncle Sam strikes again

[AikenRacer]

I live in the city limits and in a subdivision that does not allow RV parking on your lot. So years ago I built a shop in the county and the MH lives there. The MH was addressed at the shop and I paid county taxes and no city taxes. Sounded fair. Now, the city says I owe city and county taxes since my residence is in the city. My beef is that it lives in the county, if it catches on fire I call the county fire dept, if someone breaks into it I call the county deputy, when I dump the waste tanks it goes into my septic tank, there is no legal designated RV parking spot anywhere in the city limits. So I have no choice but to pay the $2200 tax bill on a 6 year old MH. Sounds unfair to me...I am beginning to support those Montana MHs more and more....

[DutchmenSport]

ArchHoagland wrote:
Wheel tax??? Good Lord what will they come up with next.

Do they tax you based on how many wheels you own? Wonder if it includes the wheels on your lawnmower and bicycles.

The county I live in charges $10 for each wheel. Yea, really. It's paid when you purchase your license plate renewal. Trailer $40 extra. Utility trailer $20 extra. Car 1 $40 extra. Dully $60 extra.

The revenue is suppose to go to the county for repair of roads. I don't know if it all makes it there or not. This is my penalty for living in Madison County! BUT! At least THIS county allows me to park my camper at my own house, in my own driveway, in my own yard though!

I'm surprised they are not taxing the wheels on my riding lawn mower!

[Mr_Mark1]

ArchHoagland wrote:
Wheel tax??? Good Lord what will they come up with next.

Do they tax you based on how many wheels you own? Wonder if it includes the wheels on your lawnmower and bicycles.

Yeah, it's just as Hohenwald48 explained it above. Believe me (I sound like POTUS now), you would rather have our vehicle taxing system than what you have in California. I'm also a 'Californian' living part time there for almost 30 yrs. now.

I just bought a new car there about 3 weeks ago and it will be tagged in TN as I only spend about 3 months a year there. My tag cost will be $106 vs. $2,000+.

I know that Mississippi charges vehicle tags like California, based on value. It's doesn't matter what you drive in TN, you will pay about $100 in the major cities and less in the counties.

Safe travels,
MM.

[tatest]

I think I'll scratch the idea I had of moving to South Carolina to be with my daughter more often.

Oklahoma stopped collecting personal property tax (at state level) on motor vehicles registered for highway use about 15 years ago. While personal property tax is an county option for other types, my county decided to stop collecting it when the appraiser demonstrated that collection costs were exceeding revenue.

You need may to consult with a local lawyer. It is quite possible that personal property tax in your state includes all taxable personal property owned, regardless of storage location.

[hohenwald48]

ArchHoagland wrote:
Wheel tax??? Good Lord what will they come up with next.

Do they tax you based on how many wheels you own? Wonder if it includes the wheels on your lawnmower and bicycles.

I don't know about other states but since TN has no income tax and a very limited personal property tax, most government revenue comes from sales tax and real estate tax. In order to allow revenue generation without putting the entire burden on property owners, the legislature gave local governments the option to implement a "wheel tax". It's not really a tax on wheels but a tax on each motor vehicles that require a license plate and operate on public roads. I think the maximum allowed is $25/vehicle/year. Of course, every county government has implemented it. I bet my $25 annual vehicle "wheel tax" and $21 annual vehicle tags comes in a few bucks under the CA equivalent. 🙂 Especially when you consider we pay $0 in state income tax.

[ArchHoagland]

Wheel tax??? Good Lord what will they come up with next.

Do they tax you based on how many wheels you own? Wonder if it includes the wheels on your lawnmower and bicycles.

[Bumpyroad]

crasster wrote:
I'm just curious if you told them to get lost, what are they going to do, put a lien on a vehicle?

ignoring it would be a very risky undertaking. liable to loose plates/registration/ insurance, etc.
bumpy

[crasster]

I'm just curious if you told them to get lost, what are they going to do, put a lien on a vehicle?

[hohenwald48]

bigred1cav wrote:
Quit whining and be thankful you live in a country that gives us the opportunity to have $200,000 toys and the camp areas to use them.

Who's whining? A discussion about taxes does not a whiner make. Good grief.

[Goldencrazy]

Tinstar wrote:

Heisenberg wrote:
What the heck does it have to do with Uncle Sam????

It's the "Big Brother" concept. Also known as regulation, taxes, control, power, dominance, etc. I'm sure he knows it not the federal government. I think it is just his expression regarding his frustration with the governing authority. Surprising that nobody has picked up on that.

I picked up on it but unfortunately this is not a place to vent frustration without facts that are accurate.. There are plenty of places for that expression or just start tweeting.

[Bumpyroad]

that is one thing I like about VA, my boat trailer has permanent plates on it.
bumpy

[bigred1cav]

Quit whining and be thankful you live in a country that gives us the opportunity to have $200,000 toys and the camp areas to use them.

[edm3rd]

down home wrote:


OK Downhome,

Here is the breakdown....

Registration.......21.50
Clerk...................2.00
Issuance..............2.50
Wheel Tax..........50.00
Muni Fees..........30.00
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Total $106.00

MM.

The wheel tax is a county fee.
The Muni fee is a municipal (city of Memphis) fee.

If you renew by mail there is an additional $2.00 mailing fee.

[mowermech]

Just another reason to stay in Montana.
Our coach is 11 years old or older, so it has PERMANENT registration. I will never have to pay for renewal as long as I own it!
Our car is now 11 years old. It, too, will get the PERMANENT registration when it is renewed this year.
Sadly, the truck can not be permanently registered, because it will get Ham Radio Call Sign license plates this year. Since the FCC Amateur Radio License expires every 10 years, the state will not authorize the PERMANENT stickers for those plates. Maybe I won't put the call sign plates on it...
Both trailers have PERMANENT registration.
Both ATVs (street legal) have PERMANENT registration.
Yeah, even though the State Income Tax is annoying, I guess we will stay here.
Oh, yeah, since it was brought up, no HOA either!

[hughesjm21]

"Uncle Sam" refers to the federal government. You need to address the proper level of government to resolve your issue.