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I don't think you can get one. I went out of my way and spent an extra 45 min at a Cadillac dealership because they advertised a 2 year registration sticker but then said they're were not able to do it since they didn't sell the car (or some other excuse). It may have changed now but probably easier to just go to standard inspection station.
Got my plates today and it was really very painless (other than writing the sales tax cheque, but that was expected). Telsa had the paperwork correct so it seems like they've figured it out.
Electric Dreamer
Member
Got my paperwork from Tesla this morning, went to the Tax office and paid sales tax, picked up my Vanity plates and got a 3 year registration sticker. Tesla definitely has it figured out. Painless. Picking up the car on Friday, so they can install the plate for me at the service center. I don't think I'll be able to sleep for the next 3 nights! Big Tesla :biggrin: !!!
bollar
Disgruntled Member
There is no scenario where I call writing a $5-7K check to the Tax Assessor's office "painless," but congratulations anyway!
Electric Dreamer
Member
LOL, well almost "painless", just not as difficult as it has been in the past! Look at the bright side, CA taxes are higher than TX, so its not as bad as it could be
Thanks! I will......its coming.....too........slowly
bollar
Disgruntled Member
Very interesting! He says he will file on a contingency-basis, so there's not much risk: Practice Areas - Houston Personal Injury Attorney | Texas Personal Injury Lawyers | Houston Commercial Litigation | Scott Hooper Associates, Houston Texas
He now says that he's had many denials that are under appeal, so he's no longer accepting applications outside of Harris County.
Electric Dreamer
Member
This will be interesting to know, does that mean we'll all get a rebate from Texas??? That would be awesome!
bollar
Disgruntled Member
Yeah, wouldn't it? Since you're in Houston, you should give him a call... I didn't realize that Hydrogen powered vehicles were tax exempt:
TAX CODEÂ*Â*CHAPTER 152. TAXES ON SALE, RENTAL, AND USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES
I wonder if there's some creative use of "hydrogen power capable" -- e.g., if a hydrogen-powered generator were to be developed, it could fuel a BEV.
bollar
Disgruntled Member
Maybe a home fuel cell like this: First hydrogen fuel cell for the home | MNN - Mother Nature Network
What a stretch...
bollar
Disgruntled Member
Yes, but if you are a Texas resident, Texas law requires you to register the vehicle in Texas within 30 days.
schueppert
Member
Bollar - I suspect you are right that Hooper's scheme is to claim the hydrogen exemption for Model S. I agree it's a stretch, but it's not the most aggressive tax avoidance plan I have seen. It will be interesting to see how this develops now that it would seem there have been enough applications to attract additional scrutiny. I have not yet decided what I will do, but will need to soon: I'm picking up on Friday in Houston.
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