F'd up mass dmv/ inspections

[Rmarsh]

When I went to register my homemade boat, I got sent over to the sales tax office to prove that I paid taxes on all the materials. When I told them that I paid cash for the plywood to a private party in Conn. two years prior, I was informed that I would have to pay interest and penalty in addition to sales tax.

Back to the registration office, lady at the desk, rolling her eyes, upset by extra paperwork for the homemade. Had to fill out an affidavit how the boat came into existence with descriptions and pictures.

A few weeks prior to going to the registry there was an on site inspection of the boat by EPO. Lady officer did not want to believe I built from scratch.

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Originally Posted by Rmarsh

When I went to register my homemade boat, I got sent over to the sales tax office to prove that I paid taxes on all the materials. When I told them that I paid cash for the plywood to a private party in Conn. two years prior, I was informed that I would have to pay interest and penalty in addition to sales tax.

Back to the registration office, lady at the desk, rolling her eyes, upset by extra paperwork for the homemade. Had to fill out an affidavit how the boat came into existence with descriptions and pictures.

A few weeks prior to going to the registry there was an on site inspection of the boat by EPO. Lady officer did not want to believe I built from scratch.

I assume you paid tax on your own labor also?

[piemma]

Another pet peeve. This *&*&& State assesses the Personal Property Tax on the KBB. I have a 2003 Silverado with rusted out rocker panels, rusted bumpers and 151,000 miles on it. They just taxed me at $9,500 book value.
So I drove the truck to the assessors office and parked it right in front of her office window. I asked her if she wanted to buy my truck for $9,500. She said she wouldn't give me $2K for it but it is the State of Rhode Island, not the town tax assessors office who sets the rules.
WTF!!!!!