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Eternal_Warrior2

09-01-2005 04:33 PM

Re: How Many Boaters Are Paying Highway Use Tax On There Gas

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Originally Posted by JB4Boyne

I just followed your links and then called Lansing, she told me that the refund is only good for Commercial and Government boats, she was very nice and said she is a boater also and told me we are paying 19 cents per gal. for HIGHWAY USE TAX.

I called about this last year and got the same answer. The taxes suck, but until we vote out the politicians who want to turn the country into a wellfare state it will only get worse.

JB4Boyne

09-01-2005 06:40 PM

Re: How Many Boaters Are Paying Highway Use Tax On There Gas

Does anyone have any good ideas on what we can do in Mi. to change this?
She did say if it was a commercial boat I could file for a refund, does anyone want to go for a ride out on Lake Michigan and watch the sunset? Only $1.00

cig1988

09-01-2005 07:40 PM

Re: How Many Boaters Are Paying Highway Use Tax On There Gas

When a truck pulls into a truck stop and requests refer fuel (refridgerated trailer) they will automatically deduct those taxes. Can't see why the stations would'nt do it. Too much bother I guess.
If anyone lives close by a T/A or Petro, may be worth it to stop and ask the fuel desk.

Cool Trips

09-01-2005 07:53 PM

Re: How Many Boaters Are Paying Highway Use Tax On There Gas

In Jersey they have "off road diesel" that is not taxed for highway use. Its also dyed red like home heating oil so if they catch you with it in a highway vehicle they fine you. The guy at the fuel stop that sells it said they dont do it for gas because most "off road" equipment or machines run on diesel. Hey, when it cost 10 dollars to cut your grass I think it time to think about having different pumps for off road use.

Mike

Panther

09-01-2005 09:35 PM

Re: How Many Boaters Are Paying Highway Use Tax On There Gas

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Originally Posted by boss252

They don't add the road tax to the price in our local marina. Most days gas is cheaper on the water than on land

Not here in NJ and NY..... I just don't get it!!

A long time back our marina had a gas pump that was located on land, they got rid of it because they didn't want to pay the road tax... Well, we never saw a difference in price! :eek:

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