West Virginia taxes and stuff

Zapkin · 03-31-2023, 04:26 PM

I get my bike in May. I bought from powersportsmax, do I have to pay west virginia taxes as well? sorry if this has been asked, search is mean to me. thanks.

Sport Rider · 03-31-2023, 05:14 PM

not 100% sure on WV rules, but if like everywhere else, you'd have to pay the taxes to get the title and registration work done.

buzz · 03-31-2023, 05:34 PM

yep

Thumper · 03-31-2023, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Zapkin

I get my bike in May. I bought from powersportsmax, do I have to pay west virginia taxes as well? sorry if this has been asked, search is mean to me. thanks.

PSM does not charge tax. Only shipping. You pay sales tax in your state based on the amount shown on your BOS (bill of sale). This amount varies (vehicle sales tax), and in some states, it is ZERO!

PSM will provide BOS amd MCO.

This is from WV DMV website:
"Fees required to title a new vehicle include a $15 title fee, 6% titling sales tax on vehicles with a net purchase price over $500 or $30 on vehicles with a net purchase price under $500, $10 lien fee (if applicable), and the registration fee and/or registration transfer fee."

You will probably need that BOS, and the MCO (certificate of origin) with "motorcycle" in the type of vehicle field, proof of insurance, and you might need proof that you've paid your personal property tax in your County (commonly required in many States). All of that, and a checkbook should be enough to get you a title application filed, and walk out with plates.

They might ask for a valid drivers license for identification purposes.

There will probably be a late registration fee. Most States require registration within 30 days of purchase.

Bogmeister · 02-17-2025, 01:58 PM

Taxes on vehicle purchases can be confusing, but generally, you do have to pay sales tax in your state when registering the bike. I had a similar experience when I bought a used motorcycle online. The seller didn't charge tax, but I still had to pay my state's registration fees and applicable taxes based on the amount on the bill of sale. It's always good to check your state's DMV website for exact requirements.

JFOlivier · 02-17-2025, 07:04 PM

If you go to register the bike sales tax is as certain as death. Even if you get a vehicle given to you when you transfer title you will still have to pay a given minimum tax. this happened when my son gave me an old pickup truck and I had to transfer registration from Texas to Virginia. They are going to get you one way or another.

03-31-2023, 04:26 PM	#1
Zapkin Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Ohio Valley Posts: 746	West Virginia taxes and stuff I get my bike in May. I bought from powersportsmax, do I have to pay west virginia taxes as well? sorry if this has been asked, search is mean to me. thanks. __________________ 2022 Hawk 250
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03-31-2023, 05:14 PM	#2
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,121	not 100% sure on WV rules, but if like everywhere else, you'd have to pay the taxes to get the title and registration work done.
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03-31-2023, 05:34 PM	#3
buzz Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Dayton Pa. Posts: 995	yep
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02-17-2025, 01:58 PM	#5
Bogmeister Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 20	Taxes on vehicle purchases can be confusing, but generally, you do have to pay sales tax in your state when registering the bike. I had a similar experience when I bought a used motorcycle online. The seller didn't charge tax, but I still had to pay my state's registration fees and applicable taxes based on the amount on the bill of sale. It's always good to check your state's DMV website for exact requirements.
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02-17-2025, 07:04 PM	#6
JFOlivier Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Northern Neck of Virginia. Posts: 166	If you go to register the bike sales tax is as certain as death. Even if you get a vehicle given to you when you transfer title you will still have to pay a given minimum tax. this happened when my son gave me an old pickup truck and I had to transfer registration from Texas to Virginia. They are going to get you one way or another.
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