- Jun 5, 2016
- 5,632
- Boat Info
- 410 Sundancer
2001
12" Axiom and 9" Axiom+ MFD
- Engines
- Cat 3126 V-Drives
Hey All.
Thought someone here might have been in the same "boat". I'm looking at buying a boat in FL, but eventually move it to Georgia. I know I can keep the boat in FL for 90 days without paying FL taxes if I'm moving the boat out of state, and possibly up to a year (I've heard 6-12 month extensions are available, but I cant find any official info). The boat will be a used and purchased through brokers and Coast Guard Documented if that matters.
My current thinking is cruise it around Florida and possibly up to SC/NC till the fall, then truck it to the final home in Lake Lanier near Atlanta. I am not trying to avoid taxes, want the transaction 100% legal, but if I can spread the taxes and trucking expenses out, that would be a bonus beyond cruising for 6-9 months.
The question is, when do I have to register it in GA? Immediately? Or when I intend to move it? I can't seem to find a definitive answer on either Florida or Georgia official state websites. Do I need a lawyer or CPA?
Thought someone here might have been in the same "boat". I'm looking at buying a boat in FL, but eventually move it to Georgia. I know I can keep the boat in FL for 90 days without paying FL taxes if I'm moving the boat out of state, and possibly up to a year (I've heard 6-12 month extensions are available, but I cant find any official info). The boat will be a used and purchased through brokers and Coast Guard Documented if that matters.
My current thinking is cruise it around Florida and possibly up to SC/NC till the fall, then truck it to the final home in Lake Lanier near Atlanta. I am not trying to avoid taxes, want the transaction 100% legal, but if I can spread the taxes and trucking expenses out, that would be a bonus beyond cruising for 6-9 months.
The question is, when do I have to register it in GA? Immediately? Or when I intend to move it? I can't seem to find a definitive answer on either Florida or Georgia official state websites. Do I need a lawyer or CPA?
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