How can i buy new cars and export them, without having to pay for sales tax?

Question

i am looking to buy brand new Mercedes and Volvos and Toyotas...but i do not want to pay sales tax because I will be shipping it out anyways. One dealer suggested that I register it from an out of state address. i deal in large volumes, so i will probably be getting fleet pricing, but the dealer wasnt sure if i had to pay sales tax and everything. thanks in advance for your help!

Answer 1

You don't deal in any volumes yet, if you are asking this one.

Registering in another state where you do not have, and cannot prove residence is tax fraud. Not only that, but almost all dealerships have to enter into reciprocal tax arrangements with other states.  That means that you are taxed at the rate for your state of 'residence' and the dealer remits tax to that state.  So even if you say you live in Wisconsin, when you buy in Texas you are taxed at thw Wisconsin rate.  If you tell the dealer that you will pay tax and title in your 'home' state, and they are audited, you will be liable to pay those taxes, plus penalties.

You can register as a broker/reseller if you have a dealer license.  That would allow you to purchase for resale or export and not pay tax on the purchase.  Keep immaculate records.

Answer 2

simple.  you register as a dealer with the sales tax authority in your state.