Vehicle State Taxes

Asked by Mark Nov 26, 2019 at 07:40 PM

Question type: General

I am active duty military stationed in California, but I register my vehicles in my
home state of Ohio. If I purchase a car and take delivery in California, will I be
able to register the vehicle in Ohio and pay Ohio taxes?

F_O_R answered 4 years ago

I don't see a problem but you will initially pay the California sales tax and registration. Once you move back you will pay the sky high California rates again. If you buy a car in Ohio you will avoid the California taxes however make sure you buy a car with California emissions or you can't register it in Commiefornia!

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F_O_R answered 4 years ago

If your home address and drivers license are Ohio you will pay Ohio rates if you purchase in California. Verify this with the car dealer.

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james answered 4 years ago

Absolutely, a few years ago I bought a car in North Carolina and I live in New Jersey. I did not pay sales tax to North Carolina. When I got the car home, transferred the title, and registered it in New Jersey I paid sales tax to New Jersey. Thank you for your service!! Hope that helps! Jim

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