[PUP] Canadian Tax on Boats

[Scott Bulger]

Googling "Washington boat tax 12 month"


Yields the following link:
http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2007-08/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1002-S.H
BR.pdf

Which includes the statement:  A use permit is valid for 12 consecutive
months from the date of issuance and is nonrenewable

So, great for one year, but not sustainable.

The law appears to in large part be designed to enable WA dealers to sell
boats to out of state residents and facilitate a year of tax fee use in WA.
Combined with a 6 mo Canada cruising permit, and a trip to AK a buyer could
enjoy 2 and a half years of tax fee use, then pay the tax on a depreciated
boat.  


Scott Bulger, Alanui, N40II, Seattle
Depart Wednesday for La Paz on the FUBAR