My Experience with Landstar

Nice truck Dave. Good to see things are working out for you.

 

Wouldn't the truck be tax exempt as rolling stock? I have yet to ever pay sales tax on a truck or trailer.

 

Dave- is the ad valorem tax what you're talking about? See below in green.

What is House Bill 386?
House Bill 386 is an initiative, passed in 2012 by the Georgia Legislature, introduced to spur economic growth in Georgia.

The new Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) is one part of this initiative. The Title Ad Valorem Tax became effective March 1st, 2013.

The new Title Ad Valorem Tax will affect motor vehicles purchased on or after March 1st, 2013.
A motor vehicle is defined as every vehicle which is self-propelled. This will not include campers, trailers, mobile homes, electric assistive mobility devices, etc.

What Happened March 1st?
On March 1st, 2013, titled motor vehicles purchased on or after March 1st, 2013 become:

• Exempt from sales and use tax
• Exempt from annual ad valorem tax
• Will be subject to an $18 title fee & the $20 annual registration fee
• Will be subject to a title ad valorem tax (TAVT)*

Title work must be presented in the county of owner’s residence. Payment of TAVT and Title application fee must be paid at the time of applying for the title. All changes in ownership will require the TAVT.

*Excluding immediate family transfers and certain inheritances.
*Excluding commercial vehicles registered under IRP.
*Excluding Veteran Purple Heart Recipients, 100% Service Connected Disabled Veterans, Veterans receiving a grant to purchase a van with special equipment, and former POW’s.
*Once TAVT is paid on a vehicle, you are not subject to annual ad valorem (Birthday Tax) at the time of renewal.

 

When I talked to Landstar, I thought they told me if I titled and tagged my truck in Illinois I wouldn't have to pay Sales Tax. @fortycalglock knows more about this, I remember him explaining it once before.

 

All interstate trucks are registered under IRP, therefore required to pay 2290 and should be exempt from sales tax. My truck is titled in WY and registered through Landstar in IL. No sales tax. Just had to fill out a form claiming exemption as rolling stock. For $9K I would be looking for a second opinion, your county clerk might not know what they're doing. Ask someone else or call the next county over.

Edit to add: When claiming exemption they should ask for Landstar's DOT number and a copy of your lease agreement to show you are asking for a valid exemption.