OT - Living in California

[Shelby]

You're terribly misinformed.

California sales tax differs depending on where you live. LIke where im at its an even 9%.

And Oregon doesnt have a sales tax.

Washington does. Not sure what it is.

I was referring to income tax, not sales tax.

 

[MrRage]

in all the years I lived in cali... I never paid state tax...

I had a corp. registered in FL and had everyone pay the corp... not me. then I got paid by the FL corp. Also kept a FL or NV mailing address for that and vehicle registration.

 

[PHIL HERNON]

Well

For those that live there, or have lived there, what do you consider the pros and cons?

I'm guessing the biggest con most will mention will be cost of living, and the biggest pro will be the weather and lifestyle... but want to get some firsthand opinions.

Thanks

You would love Portland, Oregon.........go there man, its awesome........

 

[btech]

You would love Portland, Oregon.........go there man, its awesome........

Every year, a handful of local post-collegiate hipsters in my area relocate to there. This is not unique only to my area.

USA's best public transportation, right??

 

[PHIL HERNON]

Well

Every year, a handful of local post-collegiate hipsters in my area relocate to there. This is not unique only to my area.

USA's best public transportation, right??

I lived across the border in Vancouver, Washington.......loved it there.

 

[Shelby]

in all the years I lived in cali... I never paid state tax...

I had a corp. registered in FL and had everyone pay the corp... not me. then I got paid by the FL corp. Also kept a FL or NV mailing address for that and vehicle registration.

Smart

 

[Shelby]

You would love Portland, Oregon.........go there man, its awesome........

Yah, I was there about 15 years ago... cool area. A couple friends of mine moved there last year too.

 

[tazzie]

in all the years I lived in cali... I never paid state tax...

I had a corp. registered in FL and had everyone pay the corp... not me. then I got paid by the FL corp. Also kept a FL or NV mailing address for that and vehicle registration.

Dude- that doesn't fly as easily as it used to back in the day. Everyone tries doing it with NV for the same reasons and the FTB (franchise tax board) has been knocking on peoples doors.. you better be able to prove that you spend over 6 months a year in florida and are a resident of florida. You better show utility bills, credit card statements with expenses from florida on a daily basis, you better show a proof of residence - not a mailing address.

 

[MrRage]

Dude- that doesn't fly as easily as it used to back in the day. Everyone tries doing it with NV for the same reasons and the FTB (franchise tax board) has been knocking on peoples doors.. you better be able to prove that you spend over 6 months a year in florida and are a resident of florida. You better show utility bills, credit card statements with expenses from florida on a daily basis, you better show a proof of residence - not a mailing address.

i used a relatives address that i got mail at.


But I've heard its gotten harder. Last time I did that was 2006.

 

[Wynn]

I was referring to income tax, not sales tax.

WASHINGTON
Sales Taxes
State Sales Tax: 6.5% (food and prescription drugs exempt) Local taxes may increase total tax to 9.5%. Tax is 6.8% on sales and leases of motor vehicles.
Gasoline Tax: 37.5 cents/gallon
Diesel Fuel Tax: 37.5 cents/gallon
Cigarette Tax: $2.025/pack of 20

Personal Income Taxes
No state personal income tax
Retirement Income: Not taxed.

Taxes by State