Property tax bill reduction

(mikeski) · (mikeski) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 08-02-2006, 3:02 PM

My property tax bill came a while ago and I couldn't believe the cost, just about $500. Now that my boat is over a year old I would think that it would be worth significantly less than I paid so I gave the county a call. After a brief discussion with somebody in the marine division of the county assessor's office they reduced the tax bill by more than $100.

Check your tax bill, don't be bashful to give them a call if you think they have your boat's value overstated.

(mjmurphy53711) · (mjmurphy53711) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 08-02-2006, 3:15 PM

Am I missing something? What does your property tax estimate have to do with the value of your boat?

dbaker 08-02-2006, 3:30 PM

Tax is a % of value, at least in Ca.

(awf_axis) · (awf_axis) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 08-02-2006, 3:54 PM

The "property" tax is really meant as personal property; boat, airplane, etc.

My tax bill from Nevada county always shows the NADA value (low retail), and they don't add "extras" up from the base model.

My tax is based on $31k, but with extras, NADA puts it at $36-41k.

Dave

(big_xstar) · (big_xstar) **Join Date: Nov 2004** 08-02-2006, 4:36 PM

Dam, this thread came 1 day to late.
Just shelled out almost 600 for our tax bill yesterday.

(Message edited by big_x-star on August 02, 2006)

dbaker 08-02-2006, 4:44 PM

Its not too late. Just file for a lower valuation/dispute on the last payment and if successful they will refund the difference. Go online to find the form. They will call you to settle on a value. I was able to walk the adjuster through lower NADA value over the phone and reduce the tax.

(auto) · (auto) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 08-02-2006, 7:39 PM

Damn, that must suck, just one more reason to live in Texas

(taylormade) · (taylormade) **Join Date: Jun 2001** 08-02-2006, 8:01 PM

...or Florida.

(ghostrider_2) · (ghostrider_2) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 08-02-2006, 10:57 PM

Yep, even though I will only be in Wa for 4 yerars I had to change my boat from CA to WA... No Luxery tax...(bad speeling just got off the water..)

(wakeboardin) · (wakeboardin) **Join Date: Apr 2001** 08-03-2006, 7:14 AM

David,
could you point us to that form I have searched unsuccessfully? Also do any of you know what the percentage is,1% of value or what?

Thanks in Advance

(michale) · (michale) **Join Date: May 2004** 08-03-2006, 10:36 AM

It depends what county in ca. you live. I live in El Dorado County and there is no tax for my boat. Sac county there was.

(awf_axis) · (awf_axis) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 08-03-2006, 10:43 AM

NADA Boat Values:

http://www.boats.com/nada/nada.jsp

Dave

(wakeboardin) · (wakeboardin) **Join Date: Apr 2001** 08-03-2006, 11:01 AM

Dave,
I am sorry I meant the tax form I did a Google search and came up with roughly thousands of listings but can not find the state form. I live in San Bernardino county if that matters.

Thanks again

(dennish) · (dennish) **Join Date: May 2005** 08-03-2006, 9:52 PM

Michale,
I live in El Dorado County and Just got my first one. Wonder why they can't find you?

dbaker 08-04-2006, 7:27 AM

wakeboardin...link to SB county assessor page

http://www.sbcounty.gov/assessmentappeals/

(wakeboardin) · (wakeboardin) **Join Date: Apr 2001** 08-04-2006, 7:57 AM

David,
Thanks I'm going to call when they open in a few minutes.