when buying a used car from a private party...
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when buying a used car from a private party...
...do you pay tax?
sorry, I know it's a dumb question... but I've never bought a car from a private party before, nor have I ever purchased a used car before for that matter...
sorry, I know it's a dumb question... but I've never bought a car from a private party before, nor have I ever purchased a used car before for that matter...
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Originally Posted by is300eater
...do you pay tax?
sorry, I know it's a dumb question... but I've never bought a car from a private party before, nor have I ever purchased a used car before for that matter...
sorry, I know it's a dumb question... but I've never bought a car from a private party before, nor have I ever purchased a used car before for that matter...
They go based on the bill os sale that you make up. For me, what I did was type up a letter stating the name of the seller, buyer, sale price, car info and date. I had it notarized. You can choose to put down a lower sale price, so the sales tax will be lower.
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Originally Posted by RaviNJCLs
Yes, you do. You do not pay him the tax. But when you go to the DMV to register the car, they will hit you up the taxes.
They go based on the bill os sale that you make up. For me, what I did was type up a letter stating the name of the seller, buyer, sale price, car info and date. I had it notarized. You can choose to put down a lower sale price, so the sales tax will be lower.
They go based on the bill os sale that you make up. For me, what I did was type up a letter stating the name of the seller, buyer, sale price, car info and date. I had it notarized. You can choose to put down a lower sale price, so the sales tax will be lower.
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Originally Posted by Brandon24pdx
Not if you live in one of the few states that doesnt have sales tax.
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Originally Posted by is300eater
were you the seller or the buyer?
You really don't need anything super formal for a bill of sale.
Something like this below will work....
Seller's Name: ________________
Buyer's Name: ________________
Date: ______________
I (seller's name) agree to sell (description of vechicle including VIN, year, make, model, etc) to (buyer's name) for a sum of (sale price) on (date).
Seller's signature: __________________ Date: ____________
Buyer's signature: __________________ Date: ____________
Buyer's Name: ________________
Date: ______________
I (seller's name) agree to sell (description of vechicle including VIN, year, make, model, etc) to (buyer's name) for a sum of (sale price) on (date).
Seller's signature: __________________ Date: ____________
Buyer's signature: __________________ Date: ____________
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Originally Posted by RaviNJCLs
I was the buyer.
You really don't need anything super formal for a bill of sale.
Something like this below will work....
You really don't need anything super formal for a bill of sale.
Something like this below will work....
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Originally Posted by RaviNJCLs
They go based on the bill os sale that you make up. For me, what I did was type up a letter stating the name of the seller, buyer, sale price, car info and date. I had it notarized. You can choose to put down a lower sale price, so the sales tax will be lower.
This isn't always the case, I bought a car for about 20% of what it was actually worth while I was in college, and the DMV charged me tax for the value of the car, not what I paid for it. Jerks.
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This depends on the state. For IL, you simply tell them what year and how much you paid. Then pay tax on a flat rate type of system. You don't want to report a ridiculously low amount, just something close to it's value.....
Here is IL as an example:
http://www.revenue.state.il.us/taxfo...50taxchart.pdf
Here is IL as an example:
http://www.revenue.state.il.us/taxfo...50taxchart.pdf
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Originally Posted by is300eater
so, suppose I buy a used car from a private party and the car's registration is good through October.... would I pay the tax then... or right away?
Pay tax on it right away. I bought a car from someone, went to the DMV to change registration, and they asked me for the money. Just put a low sale price on it to save a couple hundred dollars. This was also in CA.
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Originally Posted by mantis23
In texas I say how much I paid. They will be changing it to reference KBB.
Thats a stupid idea. Doesn't take into account the relationship between the parties. If someone is insolvent and needs money, they might get rid of a car for cheap. That reference to KBB would seem to punish the buyer for getting a good deal.
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Originally Posted by subinf
Thats a stupid idea. Doesn't take into account the relationship between the parties. If someone is insolvent and needs money, they might get rid of a car for cheap. That reference to KBB would seem to punish the buyer for getting a good deal.
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ISEater you're also in CA like me. what other ppl said is correct. u just pay the seller whatever purchase price u agree upon and when u go to the DMV u will pay your county rate tax based on the price u show them u paid for the car.
when the car's registration expires in october the DMV will mail you a renewal bill.
when the car's registration expires in october the DMV will mail you a renewal bill.
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Originally Posted by is300eater
so, suppose I buy a used car from a private party and the car's registration is good through October.... would I pay the tax then... or right away?
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if the dmv gives you any hassles about a low price, tell them the seller is your brother-in-law. thus explaining the low price point. worked for me in college in palo alto. paid 5500 for a used rx-7 and the seller documented on the receipt that the price was 4000. i mean don't go mental and have a receipt with a ridiculously low price point. something reasonable will do.
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