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I've seen several threads in hear about buying bikes out of state and avoiding sales tax. Is that still possible if you're financing?
I've gotten different answers from a few Yamaha dealers. One said no problem you'd pay the sales tax if you go to title it. Another said I'd have like 45 days to title it (so mandatory). Others had no clue. One even said I'd pay sales tax to them the dealer.
I'm an OK resident potentially buying in NY FWIW.
I'm going to try to call Yamaha directly tomorrow but figured I'd post in the meantime.
I've gotten different answers from a few Yamaha dealers. One said no problem you'd pay the sales tax if you go to title it. Another said I'd have like 45 days to title it (so mandatory). Others had no clue. One even said I'd pay sales tax to them the dealer.
I'm an OK resident potentially buying in NY FWIW.
I'm going to try to call Yamaha directly tomorrow but figured I'd post in the meantime.
The Shop
You will definitely be paying NY sales tax when you title the bike.
I also assume you have to title the bike because you'll have a lien on it.
I don't have a 'local' dealer as I've only been in OK a few months and am moving shortly.
LOLed at president comment.
It is easy enough to avoid taxes by having an address in another state and being exempt as a result. Pay cash and never register the bike, get an MCO from the dealer and never have a title is what is commonly done. With financing that's a problem.
We were walking out to the warehouse and on his own he was telling me to not title it and Yamaha won't care. Who knows.
Pit Row
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