honu4601 Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 We are newbies and have been noticing that the state of Arizona charges a horrendous tax on the plates for our coach. We've been looking seriously establishing our domicile in South Dakota and was wondering if anyone knows what they are charging for tags. Arizona has to be one of the most taxed states based on my research. Sales tax, fuel tax, property taxes are all way high. There's only one thing that ties us to Arizona and that's our kids and grandkids, but we can spend the winter months here and head back north when the Phoenix heat sets in. Thanks in advance for your input. Aloha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Depends on the age and weight http://www.alternativeresources.net/RV-Registration-Fees.html Terry at MyDakotaAddress is out mail service and she can handle everything for you Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale P Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 We have the Rv and Jeep in a Montana LLC. And we comply with Arizona law on the books. Domicile is South Dakota. Susan & Dale DaGirls Rv 2008 Alfa Gold SoLong ISL 425 Cummins 2015 Ford F-150 XLT Tow / Roadmaster Setup 1600W@45Vdc Magnum Inv/Chg&Solar880AmpHrDaGirlsRv Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Escapees offers a service that lets you use SD as a domicile but you should double check your costs (tax, tags, medical, insurance...) between SD and TX as well since a lot of folks are surprised at what can be a problem in SD and the low costs in TX. We moved from AZ to SD ourselves many years ago, $2000 plus in AZ, $120 and change in SD so swapping states can save you money. Just be sure which is best for you. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 We are newbies and have been noticing that the state of Arizona charges a horrendous tax on the plates for our coach. Before you make a decision, I suggest you may find this article on the domicile issue to be helpful in your research. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeyres Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 I am no defender of taxes anywhere. For full-timers there are certainly better states than AZ, but in actuality AZ ranks 40th in over all taxes in the nation. It has a very low over-all tax rate. Check CNN: http://money.cnn.com/pf/features/lists/total_taxes/ But SD and TX is certainly going to do better at plate charges for full-time. You also need to look at medical costs, insurance (especially medicare Part B & D, if you use them), past tax liabilities, property you may own elsewhere...There is much more to it than just taxes on your RV. 2007 Arctic Fox 32.5 rls for full-timing, now sold. 2014 Sunnybrook Sunset Creek 267rl for the local campgrounds now that we are off the road2007 Silverado 2500 diesel Loving Green Valley, AZ (just South of Tucson) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohamer Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 How much do Tags cost in Texas? Southwind 35P ARS KB0OU EX Submarine driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 How much do Tags cost in Texas? The price of RV plates in TX is dependent upon the weight of the RV. Our 18,000# coach was $130/year. You can download a copy of the registration fee chart from this link or you could call the Polk County Registration office and ask them. For Tax Billing Information and Auto Registration: Tax Assessor's Office 416 N. Washington Livingston, TX. 77351 936-327-6801 Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 We just registered in Pima County Arizona. Our 2014 Chevy Equinox costs $875 for TWO years. Our 2004 Jeep Liberty costs $103 for TWO years. We registered the Equinox in Texas at first and it was $840 for ONE year. So Arizona seems reasonable to us. I don't know what our 40' motorhome would have been in Arizona because it's sold. As far as fuel tax, there was just an article in today's Tucson paper that Arizona is one of the lowest states for fuel tax and the tax hasn't raised in 20 years. The article was about the condition of the roads and this is one of the reasons given. Our 2014 property tax was $932. This is all new to us as we've been full-timers for 16 years and are now home owners so we can't compare it with anything. Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjim Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 2gypsies, I think something else was in your Chevy registration in Texas if it was $840. for one year. I don't want to doubt you but it just doesn't sound right. I think there must have been some sales tax or other fee involved for it to be that high. Looking on the chart Kirk put in a link for $840. is listed for a vehicle weighing between 70,000 to 80,000 lbs. Are you sure someone didn't make an error? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 OK just got our plate renewal for SD 2000 Monaco Dynasty diesel pusher, UVW 29500k. $330. Keep in mind that vehicles over a certain age (I think 10) get a price break. Our 05 Honda comes in at $60. As to other issues. There may be medical insurance problems for those under 65. Otherwise a Medicare supplement from a major insurer should not be a problem. Our vehicle insurance is based in a small town and the rates are much better for US than other states Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aunut Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 In Alabama, my coach tag is $2,200 because it's over 22,000 lbs. My home's property tax is $1,585 and is worth 3 times more. 2014 Winnebago Vista 35B Class A. 2010 Honda CR-V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Wow, the registration fees I'm seeing quoted here are making the $70/year we pay in NY look pretty good! Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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