There are a couple of issues that I have become aware of because of my Governmental and Legislative Affairs committee assignments that I thought should be passed along to your membership.
First of all, concerning LLC'S or Limited Liability Corporations: These have been very popular among RV'ers for many years when they purchase coaches to eliminate or lessen taxes paid on new motor homes. Recently many states have been cracking down on the use of these. California has taken the stand that if you have a LLC that you are a business. The state has been hunting these owners down and making them purchase an IFTA fuel sticker and pay fuel taxes for all fuel since their original registration.
Recently, as noted in the FMCA website, Colorado is arresting their residents who use Montana LLCs and charging them with tax evasion. Recently a Colorado FMCA member was charged with tax evasion and his fine was over $9000.00 plus his attorney's fees. It is my understanding that Connecticut is starting to take action also. So It would behoove you to reconsider if you have thoughts of doing this.
The second issue concerns fueling your coach at the truck pumps at truck stops or Flying J or Loves. I received an e-mail from a member complaining that he was refused use of the truck pumps and told to go to the RV or auto pumps because he did not have a DOT number . He called FMCA seeking assistance in getting a DOT number. or for assistance in forcing them to permit his use of the truck pumps. When I contacted Flying J they advised me that many states are changing their laws to permit trucks with DOT numbers to fuel without paying the tax at the pump therefore showing a lower price at the pump. The trucks would then submit forms at the end of the quarter and pay the tax instead of paying at the pump and then getting a refund. .
He then requested that I help him obtain a DOT number but when I advised him that he would have to pull into all scales and inspection stations, he changed his mind and dropped the issue.
Paul DuBois, 1st VP
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