Going to purchase a used motorcycle...?

Question

So I am going to buy a sportbike from a third party. I know if I was to buy it from a dealer they would charge handling and taxes. However I was wondering if there's any way to get out of paying taxes at the end of the year from buying it from the third party(non-dealer). Any help would be appreciated thanks.

Answer 1

Generally you have to pay tax for the title transfer.  But the cool thing about a private seller is their usually cool about fudging the price on the title, so if you buy a bike for 3000 you can put 1500 or less on the title.  And sometimes you can even have them gift it to you(tax free).

Answer 2

You mean a private seller. You don't have to pay any taxes if you buy it from a private seller.

Answer 3

u dont have too but from dealer u will have too

Answer 4

in most states Joe, You will have to pay tax, and they will want it before you get your plates.

Answer 5

In the  Commonwealth of Kentucky You pay tax when You register the vehicle, regardless of where it was bought.