Like many things about this lifestyle, everyones situation is different. Some of us are working, many of us are cashing social security checks. Thank you to (just about) everyone for the advice, inspiration, and information. (President Truman observed that if you see a politician become rich in office, youre watching a crook.) The living wage takes into account the cost of living via childcare, taxes, utilities, and, most importantly, housing costs. Tagged, of course. Taxing authorities take it personal if you dont surrender the fruit of your labor to fuel their insatiable appetites for money. The base fee for a trailer is $30. What I did notice is concealed carry reciprocity for TN is much better than FL (and actually many states) if you are a TN resident, so since that appears to be the only difference for me Im thinking I will keep my TN residency. All the comments here are great. READ: LEGAL RESIDENCE. We cannot register trailers with sleeping quarters (e.g. Talking to other full-timers in discussion forums can get you thinking about which state you want to choose. Several states are bidding more competitively for my domicile. 3. . So, just for fun, I will introduce another thought. If I ever live there I will. [1] Mesquite NV or Mesquite TX. Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by jyhm, Sep 10, 2014. Seen Lake Mead lately? If I can be told what I can , or cannot do on said property. Plus for gross combination weights over 73,281 pounds $1.44 per cwt. I paid about $9400 TN Sales Taxes in March 2020 for our $198,000 Class A diesel pusher that we purchased in Indiana (which is about 5%). Northeast NV is tiny populations of people in extreme rural counties. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 20082023 RV LIFE. [] other words, where will your domicile be. You think Im being political because I call out people who want to scam the system by not paying taxes where they live? The reply buttons do seem a bit misaligned, and I can see how easily that could have happened. Yep, more money. The best states for full-time RVer domiciles generally come down to Texas, Florida or South Dakota. $33 for 6,000 pounds or less to $48 for 10,000 pounds. No. Tennessee used to have a tax on dividend income but that is now a thing of the past. Also received is a travel allowance, miscellaneous expenses related to his/her/they work and medical benefits. WA gas is $1/g > FL. Ericka, Some of us have jobs that require us to live all over the damn place for months at a time. For the smallest class of trailers - 3,000 pounds or less - that means the fee jumped from . Some people just dont see taxes being spent foolishly as in the famous Alaskan bridge to nowhere. Hi Candace and others wondering the same. Some states are quite surprising, don't you think? A residence is simply where you live for the time being. Any wonder Nancy Pelosi has a $24,000 refrigerator? A $ 1.25 emergency medical services fee is included in the example fees. A $ 1.50 per plate fee is assessed when new plates are issued. The bureaucrats of this world force all of us to have an official domicile. Alabama: RV registration cost in Alabama is based on the weight of the vehicle. They are both due. B. If those that wish to spend more for something than someone else, go do it. CA has a state funded snitch program designed to ensure you pay the exorbitant CA vehicle registration fees. Who would have thought that TN would be the better choice for me. *These rates were based on a 40 year old driver with clean MVR and median insurance credit score, an 8 year old $40K tractor and $22K trailer with $1 Million Primary Liability and $1,000 deductibles for Comp and Collision. Since you have to pay personal property tax on the possession of vehicles, furniture, and other personal items, you can take Florida and Washington off this list. The State of Maine and Maine Trailer Inc. are a low cost option for out-of-state trailer registration. This is done to take money out of circulation for a year at a time to bring down inflation. Mississippi is the cheapest state to live in in the United States. An additional fee of $1.50 and a county fee of $ 1.00 is included in the example fees. While this might seem like a great deal it is illegal to do so. But South Dakota is not the cheapest state to buy an RV when it comes to taxes. I accidentally posted a reply to you that was meant for someone elses comment. Cost of Living Index: 87.8. Dealer just sent the paperwork to my county clerks office where we get license plates/renewal stickers. $28 flat fee plus $8 for 3,000 pounds or less 2-axle truck to $1,016 for a 3-axle truck over 15,000 pounds. The method of calculating the amount of motor vehicle registration and title fees varies widely among states. Like in Montana, maybe RVers chose South Dakota RV registration for tax reasons. If over 2,000 pounds and registered separately $18.50, otherwise waived. Terms | I avoid that rediculous cost by purchasing monthly paper plates. Taxation is the government collecting money from its citizens to pay for public places and services, such as roads, parks, libraries, medicaid, Medicare, defense, police, fire, schools. I Need CDL Training It was just a bunch of googling and most likely outdated somewhat by now. Empty weight groups. A few notes: These car registration fees are for passenger cars only; states charge different fees for RVs, trucks, antique cars, etc. And, despite that the inhabitants condition does not improve while the politicians become wealthy in office, they continue to blindly vote for the Santa Clause politicians. Almost every government act is a quid pro quo. You may check the availability of a vanity plate online. This is just a snapshot of how a persons financial picture affects their choice of a domicile. It doesnt make anyone feel bad morally, because our government is the morally defunct entity. A fictitious entity. Ill do my utmost to avoid what I may and pay for the goods and services that I require. Gross weight of combination.A $3.00 reflectorized plate fee($ 6.00 per tractor truck) is assessed when new plates are issued. Very satisfying to beat them at their own game.using their own rules!!!!! 5+ Years, Please select ALL of your current, valid drivers licenses. Flat fee plus fee based on gross weight of combination. Therefore, I am doing as much planning as I can to give them as much as I can. The California RV park where I spend winter is one of my many residences as I travel around, but its definitely not my domicile. Multi-purpose vehicles: 3,700 lbs. Specific laws for registering your boat vary from state to state. The best states for full-time RVer domiciles generally come down to Texas, Florida or South Dakota. for over 17,000 pounds to a maximum of 80,000 pounds. $65 for 3 tons or less ($55 after ten registrations) to $1,695 for 40 tons. She registered her trailer in NJ for years. $15 per 1,000 pounds for greater than 5,000 pounds. No. A $2.25 service charge is included in the example fees. Housing costs in Mississippi are the lowest in the nation. It does not belong to the Government. Multiply the vanity fee by 2 for a two year registration. Addresses issue of Montana RV title with other state driver license. Most of them are boot lickers who would do anything their told right up to slavery people dont learn from history and they dont look at things right in front of their faces. That does not mean we are adverse to paying taxes. Do you know why I wont? I live in NY and Im leaving for those reasons. $170 for 20,000 pounds or less to $1,350 for over 78,000 pounds. $90 for 9,000 pounds or less to $1,760 for 81,000 pounds. Then redistribute it back to stimulate the economy on tax return day. It was due to taxation without representation. Select the number of trailers you wish to register. That is $3500 a week or $700 a day. Before purchasing a policy, be sure to confirm that your policy will include all the coverages you will need in the state from which you plan to operate and for the types of contracts you want for your business. Depending on which county you live in, your vehicle tag is between $29.00 (no wheel tax) to well over $100.00, depending on the wheel tax in that county. Consider registering in another state. We use the roads, the sewers, the water and hand over our garbage to be dealt with. To each his own. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This post may contain affiliate links, This post may contain affiliate links or mention our own products, please check out our disclosure policy, The Final Choice Depends on Your Situation, The Three Best States for Full-time RVer Domiciles. $15 for 8,000 pounds or less to $415 for 105,500 pounds. We register all trailers eligible for registration in Maine (except campers/trailers with living quarters). Health insurance at 13% above national average (only AK was higher at 73%) I would have paid a max of $100 or so in our home of OH. Not quite sure why you cant see that people on the road, in their tiny houses on wheels, are not paying taxes? A $3.00 reflectorized plate fee is assessed when new plates are issued. for 36,000 pounds or less to $1.00 per cwt. Registered with tractor truck. I am retired military and have lived in Texas for 20 years. The company in SD told me I could keep my address in CA and my Drivers license and register my vehicles in SD if I get an address through them. old but less than 10 yrs. Running a country has to come from from its people. Thanks For Watching, as always Don't Forget to Mash the Like, Share and Subscribe. Annual permits for overweight vehicles are $300.00 and for oversize are $50.00. Each company we work with has specific experience requirements for their drivers. Thank you for your service!! $66.50 for 4,500 pounds or less to $1987.50 for 80,000 pounds. Is that simple enough? ..millions. It turns out that registering an RV in the state of New York cost about $30 per year, while in Maine it cost $100 for 10 years. We want to stay someplace as long as we want, but dont want to pay any taxes that go to pay for many of the basics we take for granted. BTW, the annual auto emissions test is only $9.00. No matter where they want to spend their days. USN (Retired). Arizona: The registration fee is $13.50 but you'll also need vehicle license tax on top of that. Job Listing Rules. Many people confuse the terms residence and domicile so lets begin by clarifying those terms. Photo by flaggship iRV2.com member. old; $10.00 for 7 yrs. UUGGHHH?? Now, having said that, if you are a full timer, and can make anywhere you want, your residence, SD is a very reasonable rate fee and tax wise, and very friendly to full timers. Add $18.50 foreach 2,000 pounds or fraction thereof in excess of 80,000 pounds. Its about time someone started giving you some perks for all that you risked and gave up for us!!!! By checking this box and clicking the "Send me job offers" button below, I represent that I: By checking this box and clicking the "Send me job offers" button below. Registered with tractor truck, plus $10 flat fee. The problem with asking this question in full-timer discussion forums and Facebook groups is that there is no single answer. We recently sold our large (4800 sqft) home in Texas and are traveling in our Class A RV. Take everything you can get! Registered with tractor truck, plus $19.50 flat fee. It belongs to the people. $210.00 to $4,500.00 depending on miles traveled for 60,001 to 106,000 pounds. Nothing on the principle , just the interest. For Forest River's Geo Pro series, the Geo Pro 12RK is the only floor plan priced below $10,000. America is a landmass , it occupies space. Having served 22 years in the military and having flown 135 combat missions over NVN, it doesnt bother me a bit to take advantage of this perk. : $187. I do not approve of how the government spends my hard earned moneyso yes, I would like to live somewhere where there is little to no INCOME tax. Second, there are no multiple year registrations. A $1.00 emission fee is assessed in addition to the fees shown. That is not ownership. There are states like Washington state and Florida that do not have income taxes and they get to use sewer, garbage and water. $35.00 for 12,000 pounds or less to $1,925.00 for 85,500 pounds. They encourage failure in a large segment of of the population by putting them/us on the Government Plantation and demonize the very citizens that actually work, bear risk, to produce GDP, see and grasp opportunity. Its about following the rules actually. Paperwork to show your responsibility for providing insurance in your name with LLC as co-insured. Registered with tractor truck, plus $20 identification tag fee. What a prick. Rhode Island also doesn't charge sales tax on any boat purchased in the state as long as it is registered in RI. Our domicile is the state in which we choose to file paperwork concerning ourimportant legal affairs, like vehicle registration and tax filings. Recommended five years. $13.00 flat fee plus $2.60 per 1,000 pounds for 10,001 pounds to $12.00 per 1,000 poundsfor 76,001 to 80,000 pounds. $45 for 2,000 pounds or less to $1,340 for 78,000 pounds.Flat fee. no state income tax, The Not So Good: Fee reduced in the eighth year of vehicle life. Which one? Sorry. Just an observation. Additional semitrailer, $24.00 flat fee plus $1.50 reflectorized plate fee when new plates are issued. Freight-flat rate. This is because New York traffic law only permits vehicles registered in New York to ply the roads. It just seemed so much easier and cheaper in the long run. Has NO income tax. My post compares rates to the typical domicile states. Click here for Heavy Truck information. Given our countries current upheaval by the ilk that fail to pay their fair share and consistently demand more, my wife and I have decided to purchase an RV for full-time living so that we may stay ahead of the riots, looting and arson. Then, as I was about to embark on my second year as a SD resident the company I had set my domicile/mailbox with, went out of business! That is a lease. Thank you! For steps to register your recreational vehicle, please see our page on Car Registration in Maryland. So who is going to pay for road taxes. The initial move as with any initial move had more expenses attached to it than I had expected.
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