I am trying to get ready for the big day. (grin)
I have already contacted my reps and asked to support SB 639 by Kelly Hancock and HB 1653 by Eddie Rodriguez. hope never dies....
I found some old thread about sales taxes exemption qualifications in Texas but they are from 2013. I am sure we have more recent news.
Has anyone found a good way to get this exemption?
As a refresher TAX CODE CHAPTER 152. TAXES ON SALE, RENTAL, AND USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Sec. 152.090. CERTAIN HYDROGEN-POWERED MOTOR VEHICLES. (a) In this section, "hydrogen-powered motor vehicle" means
a vehicle that meets the Phase II standards established by the California Air Resources Board as of September 1, 2007,
for an ultra low-emission vehicle II or stricter Phase II emission standards established by that board and:
(1) is hydrogen power capable and has a fuel economy rating of at least 45 miles per gallon; or
(2) is fully hydrogen-powered.
(b) The taxes imposed by this chapter do not apply to the sale or use of a hydrogen-powered motor vehicle.
Alternative Fuels Data Center: Hydrogen Basics
How about an official statement from Tesla?
(side note: we all buy on the web from out of state and pay no taxes, I had to order on the web and the car is shipped like any other product we buy) dont think it will hold much water but...
I have already contacted my reps and asked to support SB 639 by Kelly Hancock and HB 1653 by Eddie Rodriguez. hope never dies....
I found some old thread about sales taxes exemption qualifications in Texas but they are from 2013. I am sure we have more recent news.
Has anyone found a good way to get this exemption?
As a refresher TAX CODE CHAPTER 152. TAXES ON SALE, RENTAL, AND USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Sec. 152.090. CERTAIN HYDROGEN-POWERED MOTOR VEHICLES. (a) In this section, "hydrogen-powered motor vehicle" means
a vehicle that meets the Phase II standards established by the California Air Resources Board as of September 1, 2007,
for an ultra low-emission vehicle II or stricter Phase II emission standards established by that board and:
(1) is hydrogen power capable and has a fuel economy rating of at least 45 miles per gallon; or
(2) is fully hydrogen-powered.
(b) The taxes imposed by this chapter do not apply to the sale or use of a hydrogen-powered motor vehicle.
Alternative Fuels Data Center: Hydrogen Basics
Hydrogen as an Alternative Fuel
Hydrogen is considered an alternative fuel under the Energy Policy Act of 1992. ( Alternative Fuels Data Center ) The interest in hydrogen as an alternative transportation fuel stems from its ability to power fuel cells in zero-emission electric vehicles.How about an official statement from Tesla?
(side note: we all buy on the web from out of state and pay no taxes, I had to order on the web and the car is shipped like any other product we buy) dont think it will hold much water but...