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5th Florida Trip Report (much shorter, this time)
Skip Gundlach wrote: Since that is where we'll have our hailing port and documentation, and proceed directly to ... where we live now won't even know about it, I don't figure. In the case of FL, they have rather stringent requirements about documenting your removal from the state... I'm no expert, but if FL is the same as CA, you must take delivery offshore and proceed directly to out of the country. If you take delivery in CA, then leave you owe the sales tax. Where delivery is taken makes all the difference. I'm not trying to throw a wrench in the works, just saying to make sure you understand the rules FL goes by. I've got my fingers crossed for you guys - Dan -- Dan Best - (707) 431-1662, Healdsburg, CA 95448 B-2/75 1977-1979 Tayana 37 #192, "Tricia Jean" http://rangerbest.home.comcast.net/TriciaJean.JPG |
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"Skip Gundlach" wrote: Hi, Dan, "Dan Best" wrote in message ... Skip Gundlach wrote: *documentation - at the moment, the boat is a FL registered, not documented, Skip, This should be a non-issue. Our Tayana was CA registered when we bought it. Getting it documented was just a matter of filling out a form and sending it in along with a simple copy of the state ownership certificate ("pink slip"). When the state registration came up for renewal, I just sent it back along with a note stating the boat had been documented and a copy of the documentation certificate and haven't heard from them since. We don't anticipate any issue whatever - other than a benefit to us of a thoroughly searched title and resolution of any issues which may remain as a product of the death of one of the owners (I'm still bothered by the listing continuing to trumpet this as an estate sale, but the lister asserting it to be free and clearly the property of an attorney not deceased). I agree that you should get IN WRITING a statement that says either that no more gear will be removed or listing what gear currently on board will not be included in the sale. I'll eagerly await same :{)) On the tax issue, be aware if you don't pay FL tax, your state may demand it. CA works that way, though there is an way to avoid it as long as you take delivery and keep the boat out of the country for a specific period and can document the fact that not only was this so, but that you actually used it (it's not enough to just let it sit in a marina). I don't know if just having it worked on would satisfy our state tax collector or not (let along, yours). Our situation will clearly fit, I believe. Both the US and British Virgin Islands brokerages make a big deal out of 'no sales taxes in the Virgin Islands' in their ads. Since that is where we'll have our hailing port and documentation, and proceed directly to (well, with a rather long journey in between to see the islands through which we'll pass and not likely return to see later), where we live now won't even know about it, I don't figure. In the case of FL, they have rather stringent requirements about documenting your removal from the state (20 days max to leave, 30 days to submit documentation of same via dockage, fuel purchase, or something else out of state, with the boat clearly identified on the receipt), and if it never comes to my state, I think we'd be doubly clear there. I doubt that will work. You aren't taking possession in the Virgini Islands. Being documented there isn't the same as BUYING it there. Totally different as a matter of fact. The only way that would be an issue is if you buy a boat where there are no taxes (like RI or USVI) and document it there and then bring it into a state with taxes. Even then, I know someone who bought a boat in RI, and then came back to NJ to clear house and NJ insisted on being paid taxes on the boat because they were living in NJ and no taxes had yet been paid. I think Florida will want the boat to pay tax and be registered, but I'm a pessimist. I have seen people who took possession out past the 12 mile limit (documented by the GPS or something), and then brought the boat in to shore and got it out of Florida (or maybe into a yard) within the time limit, but that was for boats which were going to be registered in another state and pay taxes in another state. I've also heard of folks that had their boat documented in Texas and TX says that a documented boat cannot also be registered. Florida says that a documented boat has to be registered somewhere and too bad if it comes from TX where it can't be both. Best of luck - Dan Heh. Thanks. As much effort as went into the search, this one is a lot tougher for me. There's entirely too many places this can fall apart, and all of them are expensive to discover. A prior wise-guy thread about the 'real' cost of the boat identified some of the costs we've incurred. All of the prior costs combined won't equal the costs of the discovery process on this boat... L8R Skip and Lydia, by proxy grandma Rosalie |
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"Skip Gundlach" wrote: Hi, Dan, "Dan Best" wrote in message ... Skip Gundlach wrote: *documentation - at the moment, the boat is a FL registered, not documented, Skip, This should be a non-issue. Our Tayana was CA registered when we bought it. Getting it documented was just a matter of filling out a form and sending it in along with a simple copy of the state ownership certificate ("pink slip"). When the state registration came up for renewal, I just sent it back along with a note stating the boat had been documented and a copy of the documentation certificate and haven't heard from them since. We don't anticipate any issue whatever - other than a benefit to us of a thoroughly searched title and resolution of any issues which may remain as a product of the death of one of the owners (I'm still bothered by the listing continuing to trumpet this as an estate sale, but the lister asserting it to be free and clearly the property of an attorney not deceased). I agree that you should get IN WRITING a statement that says either that no more gear will be removed or listing what gear currently on board will not be included in the sale. I'll eagerly await same :{)) On the tax issue, be aware if you don't pay FL tax, your state may demand it. CA works that way, though there is an way to avoid it as long as you take delivery and keep the boat out of the country for a specific period and can document the fact that not only was this so, but that you actually used it (it's not enough to just let it sit in a marina). I don't know if just having it worked on would satisfy our state tax collector or not (let along, yours). Our situation will clearly fit, I believe. Both the US and British Virgin Islands brokerages make a big deal out of 'no sales taxes in the Virgin Islands' in their ads. Since that is where we'll have our hailing port and documentation, and proceed directly to (well, with a rather long journey in between to see the islands through which we'll pass and not likely return to see later), where we live now won't even know about it, I don't figure. In the case of FL, they have rather stringent requirements about documenting your removal from the state (20 days max to leave, 30 days to submit documentation of same via dockage, fuel purchase, or something else out of state, with the boat clearly identified on the receipt), and if it never comes to my state, I think we'd be doubly clear there. I doubt that will work. You aren't taking possession in the Virgini Islands. Being documented there isn't the same as BUYING it there. Totally different as a matter of fact. The only way that would be an issue is if you buy a boat where there are no taxes (like RI or USVI) and document it there and then bring it into a state with taxes. Even then, I know someone who bought a boat in RI, and then came back to NJ to clear house and NJ insisted on being paid taxes on the boat because they were living in NJ and no taxes had yet been paid. I think Florida will want the boat to pay tax and be registered, but I'm a pessimist. I have seen people who took possession out past the 12 mile limit (documented by the GPS or something), and then brought the boat in to shore and got it out of Florida (or maybe into a yard) within the time limit, but that was for boats which were going to be registered in another state and pay taxes in another state. I've also heard of folks that had their boat documented in Texas and TX says that a documented boat cannot also be registered. Florida says that a documented boat has to be registered somewhere and too bad if it comes from TX where it can't be both. Best of luck - Dan Heh. Thanks. As much effort as went into the search, this one is a lot tougher for me. There's entirely too many places this can fall apart, and all of them are expensive to discover. A prior wise-guy thread about the 'real' cost of the boat identified some of the costs we've incurred. All of the prior costs combined won't equal the costs of the discovery process on this boat... L8R Skip and Lydia, by proxy grandma Rosalie |
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5th Florida Trip Report (much shorter, this time)
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"Skip Gundlach" wrote: Hi, Doug, "DSK" wrote in message ... Skip Gundlach wrote: Well, really, this is more of a preview than a report... ....(snip for brevity) ..... This offer was accepted. ....We included several conditions: It never ceases to amaze me the types of games people will play for money. No kidding. However, in this case, the lawyer screwed up, and faxed a signed copy of the deal to my broker. However, the listing broker had received an addendum which basically rewrote the selling broker's contract (looking to bill the estate more??), but also halving the difference between our offer and his counter. My broker's position is that we have a signed copy of our counter, and demanded assurance from the lister that this would not be an issue, which assurance he received. In our case, the broker took our signed offer and faxed it to the owner in Hawaii. The owner counteroffered from Hawaii. The broker took our acceptance of the counter offer over the phone and then wrote it up (with totally unsuitable dates - he had the closing on the 4th of July), But he then took the last page of the previous offer with our signatures and attached it to the new paperwork and sent/faxed it to the owner who then countersigned it. We never saw it until we asked and he then mailed it to us (to the wrong address, but it did get to us eventually). We were unhappy at this way of doing business. In our case, the boat passed the survey and everything turned out OK, but Bob complained to the agency the broker worked for. We're quite prepared to walk, though it would absolutely break Lydia's heart, if it became an issue. Absent an included addendum, however, my broker's position is that we have an accepted offer without same, and that seems acceptable to the seller, particularly since it was his error. However, I remain on my guard :{/) L8R Skip and Lydia, by proxy grandma Rosalie |
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"Skip Gundlach" wrote: Hi, Doug, "DSK" wrote in message ... Skip Gundlach wrote: Well, really, this is more of a preview than a report... ....(snip for brevity) ..... This offer was accepted. ....We included several conditions: It never ceases to amaze me the types of games people will play for money. No kidding. However, in this case, the lawyer screwed up, and faxed a signed copy of the deal to my broker. However, the listing broker had received an addendum which basically rewrote the selling broker's contract (looking to bill the estate more??), but also halving the difference between our offer and his counter. My broker's position is that we have a signed copy of our counter, and demanded assurance from the lister that this would not be an issue, which assurance he received. In our case, the broker took our signed offer and faxed it to the owner in Hawaii. The owner counteroffered from Hawaii. The broker took our acceptance of the counter offer over the phone and then wrote it up (with totally unsuitable dates - he had the closing on the 4th of July), But he then took the last page of the previous offer with our signatures and attached it to the new paperwork and sent/faxed it to the owner who then countersigned it. We never saw it until we asked and he then mailed it to us (to the wrong address, but it did get to us eventually). We were unhappy at this way of doing business. In our case, the boat passed the survey and everything turned out OK, but Bob complained to the agency the broker worked for. We're quite prepared to walk, though it would absolutely break Lydia's heart, if it became an issue. Absent an included addendum, however, my broker's position is that we have an accepted offer without same, and that seems acceptable to the seller, particularly since it was his error. However, I remain on my guard :{/) L8R Skip and Lydia, by proxy grandma Rosalie |
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5th Florida Trip Report (much shorter, this time)
Howdy, all,
Clipping all the discussion so as to avoid multiple attributions... After lengthy consultation with FL DOR specialists and representatives, also involving a manager, I'm comfortable about the mechanics of avoiding FL tax. It's pretty straightforward: either leave the state in 10 days, get a cruising sticker for up to 90 days and then leave before it's expired, or leave the state within 20 days from completion of alteration or repairs. Alteration or repairs can take as long as necessary; in fact, the code is silent on that point, and, even on the "Registered Repair Facility" issue, except as relates to a vessel returning to FL within 183 days from leaving originally in order to not have to pay the tax. However, there's a weasel in the administrative code, as compared to the tax code, which, my seniormost advisor suggests is without merit, but agrees that some eager-beaver enforcement fellow might invoke it, anyway, if I hadn't complied with the RRF provisions - which, in order to remain under the radar, I will, in fact, do. So, the only issue in the prior couple of posts is whether GA, my current home, might somehow demand tax be paid, even though the boat won't enter GA waters, or if the USVI might, when it arrives there. I'm a bit worn out on the code-searching, but common sense dictates that something which never enters the territory shouldn't be taxed by that territory (in this case, GA). It has no benefit from, nor burden on, GA, and no GA resident or authority will be affected by the purchase (well, other than our wallets). Any tax specialists out there who would like to chime in on GA code are encouraged, as I certainly don't want to accidentally owe a similar amount of tax to GA! Thanks for the interest. L8R Skip and Lydia, by proxy -- "And then again, when you sit at the helm of your little ship on a clear night, and gaze at the countless stars overhead, and realize that you are quite alone on a great, wide sea, it is apt to occur to you that in the general scheme of things you are merely an insignificant speck on the surface of the ocean; and are not nearly so important or as self-sufficient as you thought you were. Which is an exceedingly wholesome thought, and one that may effect a permanent change in your deportment that will be greatly appreciated by your friends."- James S. Pitkin |
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5th Florida Trip Report (much shorter, this time)
Howdy, all,
Clipping all the discussion so as to avoid multiple attributions... After lengthy consultation with FL DOR specialists and representatives, also involving a manager, I'm comfortable about the mechanics of avoiding FL tax. It's pretty straightforward: either leave the state in 10 days, get a cruising sticker for up to 90 days and then leave before it's expired, or leave the state within 20 days from completion of alteration or repairs. Alteration or repairs can take as long as necessary; in fact, the code is silent on that point, and, even on the "Registered Repair Facility" issue, except as relates to a vessel returning to FL within 183 days from leaving originally in order to not have to pay the tax. However, there's a weasel in the administrative code, as compared to the tax code, which, my seniormost advisor suggests is without merit, but agrees that some eager-beaver enforcement fellow might invoke it, anyway, if I hadn't complied with the RRF provisions - which, in order to remain under the radar, I will, in fact, do. So, the only issue in the prior couple of posts is whether GA, my current home, might somehow demand tax be paid, even though the boat won't enter GA waters, or if the USVI might, when it arrives there. I'm a bit worn out on the code-searching, but common sense dictates that something which never enters the territory shouldn't be taxed by that territory (in this case, GA). It has no benefit from, nor burden on, GA, and no GA resident or authority will be affected by the purchase (well, other than our wallets). Any tax specialists out there who would like to chime in on GA code are encouraged, as I certainly don't want to accidentally owe a similar amount of tax to GA! Thanks for the interest. L8R Skip and Lydia, by proxy -- "And then again, when you sit at the helm of your little ship on a clear night, and gaze at the countless stars overhead, and realize that you are quite alone on a great, wide sea, it is apt to occur to you that in the general scheme of things you are merely an insignificant speck on the surface of the ocean; and are not nearly so important or as self-sufficient as you thought you were. Which is an exceedingly wholesome thought, and one that may effect a permanent change in your deportment that will be greatly appreciated by your friends."- James S. Pitkin |
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5th Florida Trip Report (much shorter, this time)
On Thu, 22 Jan 2004 00:51:00 GMT, Rosalie B.
wrote: I've also heard of folks that had their boat documented in Texas and TX says that a documented boat cannot also be registered. Florida says that a documented boat has to be registered somewhere and too bad if it comes from TX where it can't be both. Well, Texas law only applies in Texas. Most states require a documented boat that stays around for 3 months to pay registration. Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC J36 Gjo/a "Curse thee, thou quadrant. No longer will I guide my earthly way by thee." Capt. Ahab |
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5th Florida Trip Report (much shorter, this time)
On Thu, 22 Jan 2004 00:51:00 GMT, Rosalie B.
wrote: I've also heard of folks that had their boat documented in Texas and TX says that a documented boat cannot also be registered. Florida says that a documented boat has to be registered somewhere and too bad if it comes from TX where it can't be both. Well, Texas law only applies in Texas. Most states require a documented boat that stays around for 3 months to pay registration. Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC J36 Gjo/a "Curse thee, thou quadrant. No longer will I guide my earthly way by thee." Capt. Ahab |
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5th Florida Trip Report (much shorter, this time)
Skip Gundlach wrote: However, the money is in escrow with our broker, and certainly, that's *their* construction of our offer. As a buyer it's never your broker. It's always the seller's broker. I'd prefer to have the money in a neutral third party bank. Joe Wood |
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