The retail sale of a boat is subject to the 3.00% state rate of sales and use tax with a maximum tax of $1,500 per article. boats are not subject to the local and transit rates of sales and use tax.. The use tax is also due on taxable services sourced to north carolina. the use tax is paid to the north carolina department of revenue by the purchaser when the north carolina tax has not been collected by the retailer. is a boat motor tangible property? yes was the motor bought outside of nc for use in nc? yes. Buying a used boat from a dealership in north carolina. i live in ga. do i pay sales tax when i register it in ga? north carolina's tax is capped at $1500 and south carolina's is even better at $300..
Generally, there are three taxes of concern to boat owners: sales tax, use or registration tax, and personal property tax. sales tax is imposed, if at all, at the time of purchase. use tax is imposed by sales tax states on goods that were not taxed at the time of purchase.. An individual required to file form d-400, north carolina individual income tax return, must report the use tax liability on non-business purchases of taxable items, other than a boat, an aircraft, and food subject to the reduced rate of tax, on the individual's income tax return.. Welcome to beaufort yacht sales! beaufort yacht sales offers an expanding selection of brokerage yachts. we offer quality used power boats and used sailboats 30' and above. beaufort yacht sales is one of the most active north carolina yacht brokerages locally and in the region..
