Comments on: DC Excise Tax (aka getting kicked in the testicles once again by DC) http://www.driftreality.com/dc-excise-tax-aka-getting-kicked-in-the-testicles-once-again-by-dc/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:22:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Joe Larue http://www.driftreality.com/dc-excise-tax-aka-getting-kicked-in-the-testicles-once-again-by-dc/#comment-7182 Joe Larue Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:44:14 +0000 http://driftreality.com/?p=164#comment-7182 Also, Fuck the Gaithersberg DMV Also, Fuck the Gaithersberg DMV

]]> By: oneithros http://www.driftreality.com/dc-excise-tax-aka-getting-kicked-in-the-testicles-once-again-by-dc/#comment-6230 oneithros Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:10:16 +0000 http://driftreality.com/?p=164#comment-6230 Hi "new to dc." if your bill was less than $300 to the DMV, then you most likely have not paid the excise tax. I like DC Trojan's comments: "DC DMV is a dream by comparison to the Gaithersburg MVA office in Maryland - that place is the closest I’ve come to having to choke a bitch over basic paperwork issues." The line outside begins at 8am. Today was my 4th time going there because there keep being "issues." The lady actually seemed pissed off because she mumbled, and I asked what she said. If you register your car within 60 days, you get the excise tax-sales tax you already paid in the previous state. For instance, I only paid 1% tax instead of 6% ($300 v. $1000). I do find it ridiculous that I keep having to register my car and pay excise tax everywhere . . . what the god-damned hell? That money doesn't even include the safety inspection ($80), Driver's License change ($45), increase in insurance ($300), traffic congestion on the way back towards downtown (1 god-forsaken hour of my life), etc. But yes, got to love the non-consensual sodomy that is the MVA. Hi “new to dc.” if your bill was less than $300 to the DMV, then you most likely have not paid the excise tax.

I like DC Trojan’s comments:
“DC DMV is a dream by comparison to the Gaithersburg MVA office in Maryland - that place is the closest I’ve come to having to choke a bitch over basic paperwork issues.”

The line outside begins at 8am. Today was my 4th time going there because there keep being “issues.” The lady actually seemed pissed off because she mumbled, and I asked what she said.

If you register your car within 60 days, you get the excise tax-sales tax you already paid in the previous state. For instance, I only paid 1% tax instead of 6% ($300 v. $1000). I do find it ridiculous that I keep having to register my car and pay excise tax everywhere . . . what the god-damned hell? That money doesn’t even include the safety inspection ($80), Driver’s License change ($45), increase in insurance ($300), traffic congestion on the way back towards downtown (1 god-forsaken hour of my life), etc.

But yes, got to love the non-consensual sodomy that is the MVA.

]]> By: new to dc http://www.driftreality.com/dc-excise-tax-aka-getting-kicked-in-the-testicles-once-again-by-dc/#comment-4467 new to dc Tue, 13 May 2008 16:24:20 +0000 http://driftreality.com/?p=164#comment-4467 So I just registerd my car in DC. I have registered it in 3 places now CO, MA, and now DC. In Colorado when you register you pay excise tax at the same time, no bill later in the mail. (3hrs at the DMV) Mass you walk out going wow this is cheap. (1.5hrs @ DMV) Then 2 weeks later the excise tax bill comes....BAM! I looked at my list of payments I made to DC and can't figure out if excise was paid....used car? (30 mins @ DMV, 7 mins @ inspections!!!!!) My wife doesn't ask questions.... Anyone? So I just registerd my car in DC. I have registered it in 3 places now CO, MA, and now DC. In Colorado when you register you pay excise tax at the same time, no bill later in the mail. (3hrs at the DMV) Mass you walk out going wow this is cheap. (1.5hrs @ DMV) Then 2 weeks later the excise tax bill comes….BAM! I looked at my list of payments I made to DC and can’t figure out if excise was paid….used car? (30 mins @ DMV, 7 mins @ inspections!!!!!) My wife doesn’t ask questions…. Anyone?

]]> By: One Nut http://www.driftreality.com/dc-excise-tax-aka-getting-kicked-in-the-testicles-once-again-by-dc/#comment-4446 One Nut Fri, 09 May 2008 03:50:42 +0000 http://driftreality.com/?p=164#comment-4446 I want to ask a question that I'm sure no one has even thought of. Why do I need to register a car that I own, every single year. I own it, it's mine, I have the title what gives. Who made that stupid law and when are we going to fix it. Or even better lets make a law that says anyone can tax anyone any time they like. Free my ass...free to be taxed out of existence...your all a bunch of pussies! I want to ask a question that I’m sure no one has even thought of.
Why do I need to register a car that I own, every single year. I own it, it’s mine, I have the title what gives. Who made that stupid law and when are we going to fix it.

Or even better lets make a law that says anyone can tax anyone any time they like. Free my ass…free to be taxed out of existence…your all a bunch of pussies!

]]> By: Nat http://www.driftreality.com/dc-excise-tax-aka-getting-kicked-in-the-testicles-once-again-by-dc/#comment-3977 Nat Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:32:21 +0000 http://driftreality.com/?p=164#comment-3977 See below for possible tax break re:registration cost :-) The scoop is that the IRS counts a vehicle registration fee that's based on your vehicle's value as a personal property tax, which is deductible. This is true even if your state calls the fee a "registration fee" or a "vehicle use fee." Check out page 146 of the IRS's Publication 17 for more details. But before you start entering your registration fees on line 7 of the 1040A form, double check to make sure your state calculates the car registration fee based on the car's value. For example, if your state charges you 1% of the car's value each year as a vehicle fee, and you pay $100 based on your car's value ($10,000), then you can deduct $100. If your state charges you for 1% of the car's value, plus a bunch of other miscellaneous fees, then you can still only deduct the $100. The fees might be itemized on your vehicle registration card or registration renewal form. Other states ignore the car's value and charge only based on the vehicle weight; in those cases, you can't take the deduction. If you aren't sure about whether the state charges this fee or you can't find the fee, contact your local motor-vehicle office. If you have questions about taking the deduction, call a tax professional or the IRS. http://www.dmv.org/washington-dc/registration-faqs.php See below for possible tax break re:registration cost :-)

The scoop is that the IRS counts a vehicle registration fee that’s based on your vehicle’s value as a personal property tax, which is deductible. This is true even if your state calls the fee a “registration fee” or a “vehicle use fee.” Check out page 146 of the IRS’s Publication 17 for more details.

But before you start entering your registration fees on line 7 of the 1040A form, double check to make sure your state calculates the car registration fee based on the car’s value. For example, if your state charges you 1% of the car’s value each year as a vehicle fee, and you pay $100 based on your car’s value ($10,000), then you can deduct $100. If your state charges you for 1% of the car’s value, plus a bunch of other miscellaneous fees, then you can still only deduct the $100. The fees might be itemized on your vehicle registration card or registration renewal form.

Other states ignore the car’s value and charge only based on the vehicle weight; in those cases, you can’t take the deduction.

If you aren’t sure about whether the state charges this fee or you can’t find the fee, contact your local motor-vehicle office. If you have questions about taking the deduction, call a tax professional or the IRS.

http://www.dmv.org/washington-dc/registration-faqs.php

]]> By: Confused by Cost http://www.driftreality.com/dc-excise-tax-aka-getting-kicked-in-the-testicles-once-again-by-dc/#comment-466 Confused by Cost Fri, 24 Aug 2007 19:39:52 +0000 http://driftreality.com/?p=164#comment-466 If you had to choose - which state would you rather register your car in - Maryland or Virginia? I hear Virginia is high due to the personal property tax (twice a year?) - but the registration fees are only like $45 or so. In Maryland, they are asking for 5% of the value of the vehicle, which also seems high. I am thinking of movign up from Georgia, where I am only paying 2% currently. Thanks in advance for the advice! If you had to choose - which state would you rather register your car in - Maryland or Virginia? I hear Virginia is high due to the personal property tax (twice a year?) - but the registration fees are only like $45 or so. In Maryland, they are asking for 5% of the value of the vehicle, which also seems high. I am thinking of movign up from Georgia, where I am only paying 2% currently.

Thanks in advance for the advice!

]]> By: DC Trojan http://www.driftreality.com/dc-excise-tax-aka-getting-kicked-in-the-testicles-once-again-by-dc/#comment-77 DC Trojan Mon, 09 Jul 2007 05:31:09 +0000 http://driftreality.com/?p=164#comment-77 DC DMV is a dream by comparison to the Gaithersburg MVA office in Maryland - that place is the closest I've come to having to choke a bitch over basic paperwork issues. The Georgetown annex in DC is the easier location to use though. Also, re: parking meters. The DC parking meters are operated by Lockheed Martin - and I think that they do the ticketing as well as the funds collection. So that's actually a contractor being rude to you about parking tickets in metered spots. Outside of metered areas, I don't know. DC DMV is a dream by comparison to the Gaithersburg MVA office in Maryland - that place is the closest I’ve come to having to choke a bitch over basic paperwork issues. The Georgetown annex in DC is the easier location to use though.

Also, re: parking meters. The DC parking meters are operated by Lockheed Martin - and I think that they do the ticketing as well as the funds collection. So that’s actually a contractor being rude to you about parking tickets in metered spots. Outside of metered areas, I don’t know.

]]> By: driftreality http://www.driftreality.com/dc-excise-tax-aka-getting-kicked-in-the-testicles-once-again-by-dc/#comment-49 driftreality Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:57:47 +0000 http://driftreality.com/?p=164#comment-49 Man, come here and live for a month or so. When you are in jail because of unpaid parking tickets then you can call me a commie. Man, come here and live for a month or so. When you are in jail because of unpaid parking tickets then you can call me a commie.

]]> By: Al Castle http://www.driftreality.com/dc-excise-tax-aka-getting-kicked-in-the-testicles-once-again-by-dc/#comment-45 Al Castle Thu, 21 Jun 2007 05:35:50 +0000 http://driftreality.com/?p=164#comment-45 You're obviously a communist. Living in the nations capital is a privileged and you should be honored to pay for it. Dirty hippy. You’re obviously a communist. Living in the nations capital is a privileged and you should be honored to pay for it. Dirty hippy.

]]> By: Purveyor of Iniquities » links for 2007-06-16 http://www.driftreality.com/dc-excise-tax-aka-getting-kicked-in-the-testicles-once-again-by-dc/#comment-30 Purveyor of Iniquities » links for 2007-06-16 Sat, 16 Jun 2007 03:24:22 +0000 http://driftreality.com/?p=164#comment-30 [...] Drift Reality » Blog Archive » DC Excise Tax (aka getting kicked in the testicles once again by DC... Basically, if you buy your car out of state and then register your car in DC, there is something they call ‘Title Excise Tax.’ I call this ’sodomy with a nine-iron.’ [...] [...] Drift Reality » Blog Archive » DC Excise Tax (aka getting kicked in the testicles once again by DC… Basically, if you buy your car out of state and then register your car in DC, there is something they call ‘Title Excise Tax.’ I call this ’sodomy with a nine-iron.’ [...]

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