Quote Originally Posted by Little Dutch View Post
The DMV doesn't even look at the sale amount anymore. The computer tells them the taxable amount of the vehicle based on Make, Model, and year of manufacture.
While I believe this is true for the property tax portion, they most certainly look at the sale amount for sales tax. If you bought private party and sales tax was not charged, the DMV will charge it.
This is the case in many states now... I didn't owe it on my trailer only because of an Ag tax exemption I have.