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TimHenn
RO# 126
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 17:38:12
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The upcoming vote in Connecticut is bad, bad news for boaters. I hope everyone gets out and votes these outrageous tax increases down. I don't live there but I don't need RI or MA getting any ideas.
Go vote!
http://www.tradeonlytoday.com/home/510941-boat-tax-vote-set-in-connecticut
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Edited by - TimHenn on Apr 12 2011 17:42:05
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Homeport: Portsmouth, RI
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Crownline 242
RO# 21744
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 Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 18:42:06
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A few comments:
• Impose sales tax on a trade-in when someone buys a newer boat. – Strange…then they charge sales tax a second time when the trade-in is sold?
• Impose sales tax on winter storage of a boat. – We pay in NJ
• Impose sales tax on repair and maintenance labor on a boat. – We pay in NJ
• Permit municipalities to impose the property tax of 20 mills on a boat - Could never understand this concept…property tax on non-real estate. Why would anyone want to buy anything? In NJ, we do not do it, but I understand PA does…at least on cars
• Impose a "luxury tax" of 3 percent on the value of a boat purchase above $100,000 in addition to a proposed 6.35 percent sales tax. - Luxury tax failed when the feds did it. We pay 7% sales on new and used in NJ
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Homeport: Ocean Gate, NJ, Bayport, MN
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HOGAN
RO# 3813
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 Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 19:11:33
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The CT boating industry will die. Then they will collect NO tax from boaters, and collect no tax from the businesses that fail.
Another Democrat at work...
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1999 Trojan 440 Express
2005 Scout 175 Sportfish
Achilles LEX 96
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Homeport: SS3 @ PennyBridge Marina, Stony Point, NY
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ronp
RO# 23477
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Posted - Apr 12 2011 : 22:08:10
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I predict a lot more CT boaters will be paying for services with envelopes of cash than do so today.
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Homeport: Amityville, NY
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MacInCt
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Posted - May 04 2011 : 07:09:23
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The Derecktor yard in Bridgeport which builds and repairs big boats - you might have read about "Cakewalk" the biggest yacht built in America in years (maybe ever) - will shut down. And Bridgeport is not exactly and economic powerhouse as it is.
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Nancy
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Homeport: Nantucket, MA & Miami, FL
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HOGAN
RO# 3813
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 Posted - May 04 2011 : 08:35:41
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What is the status of the vote?
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1999 Trojan 440 Express
2005 Scout 175 Sportfish
Achilles LEX 96
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Homeport: SS3 @ PennyBridge Marina, Stony Point, NY
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TimHenn
RO# 126
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Posted - May 10 2011 : 10:05:44
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I just received this from my dealer -- sounds like the boaters prevailed!
Dear Fellow Boaters:
I am very happy to inform you that the new Connecticut State Budget passed by the House and Senate last week, did not contain a property tax on boats, nor did they impose a tax on labor and winter storage. The sales tax credit for trades will remain in effect.
If not for the tireless efforts of the boaters of Connecticut contacting their law makers, these new taxes would have certainly been included. We understand the harsh reality of our economic times, but are gratified that the boaters of Connecticut will not have to carry the burden of such heavy taxes.
Thank you for all of your support and we hope you have a fun and safe boating season.
Sincerely,
Robert Petzold, Vice President
Petzolds Marine Center
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Homeport: Portsmouth, RI
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Alex F
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Posted - May 21 2011 : 00:08:05
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That's great to hear. Kudos to all who kept fighting the battle.
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