Hi,
Had a question regarding sales tax and purchase of a tesla in california. I am purchasing a tesla from a private buyer in california, then immediately having it transported to New mexico (where I live) for delivery. In the past when I have purchased out of state vehicles (virginia from a private buyer, arizona from Tesla directly) I typically take the car to the new mexico DMV, where I am charged sales tax and then I register the car. I have never paid sales tax in Arizona or Virginia for example. Is there any reason this process is different for a used car purchase in California? Is the sales tax issue treated any differently than in these prior situations?
Had a question regarding sales tax and purchase of a tesla in california. I am purchasing a tesla from a private buyer in california, then immediately having it transported to New mexico (where I live) for delivery. In the past when I have purchased out of state vehicles (virginia from a private buyer, arizona from Tesla directly) I typically take the car to the new mexico DMV, where I am charged sales tax and then I register the car. I have never paid sales tax in Arizona or Virginia for example. Is there any reason this process is different for a used car purchase in California? Is the sales tax issue treated any differently than in these prior situations?