[ALICIA246]

I just moved here from New Jersey and brought my leased vehicle with me.
I noticed that a 6.5% tax chrge has been added to my monthly payment.
I thought I read somewwhere that there is no car tax in Florida?
Also purchase merchandise online there is tax charged on the shipping, I thought only the merchandise gets taxed?
If anyone has any facts on the subject please enlighten me.
Thanks.

[sunrico90]

Originally Posted by ALICIA246

I just moved here from New Jersey and brought my leased vehicle with me.
I noticed that a 6.5% tax chrge has been added to my monthly payment.
I thought I read somewwhere that there is no car tax in Florida?
Also purchase merchandise online there is tax charged on the shipping, I thought only the merchandise gets taxed?
If anyone has any facts on the subject please enlighten me.
Thanks.

Sales tax information for the motor vehicle.

* If the motor vehicle was purchased six months or more prior to the time it was brought into this state, it is not subject to the six percent Florida sales or use tax or local discretionary sales surtax. Documentary evidence must be shown that the motor vehicle or mobile home was used for six months or more in such jurisdiction.
* If the motor vehicle was purchased and used less than six months in another state, territory of the United States or the District of Columbia, the full amount of the six percent Florida sales or use tax and local discretionary sales surtax is required to be paid before title and license plate can be issued by the department.
* However, a credit is allowed for a like tax paid in another state, territory of the United States or the District of Columbia, against the amount of Florida sales or use tax and local discretionary sales surtax. For credit allowed, ONE of the following would apply:
1. If the credit is equal to or greater than the amount imposed by this state, no additional tax is due.
2. If the credit is less than the amount imposed by this state, only the difference between the two would be due.


Why do lease cars cost more to register and renew registrations?

Lease cars cost more to register and renew registration because of the taxing structure in Section 320.08(6)(a) Florida Statutes, which states motor vehicles "For Hire" under 9 passenger pay $12.50 flat fee plus $1 per cwt (100 pounds). Section 320.08(6)(b), Florida Statutes states motor vehicles "For Hire" with 9 passenger and over pay $12.50 flat fee plus $1.50 per cwt (100 pounds).

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