Sales tax calculated based on Tesla center location instead of my registration address

[chowdarygm]

As per the title, Tesla showing initial estimates based on my home zip code but after ordering, purchase agreement showing sales tax based on their sales center location. Any suggestions? This is n Illinois where state has 6.25% tax with some counties adding additional tax which my county doesn’t have. Isn’t the calculation supposed to be based on registration address for buyer ?

 

[ucmndd]

This is state dependent… in CA it’s as you describe, tax is assessed based on your registration address, not the dealer’s address.

Not sure about the rules in IL.

 

[chowdarygm]

This is state dependent… in CA it’s as you describe, tax is assessed based on your registration address, not the dealer’s address.

Not sure about the rules in IL.

Illinois is also same which is why I am wondering how I can get it fixed by Tesla.

Below is the text from the IL sales tax form which says the rate is based on what is entered in line 1 which is the purchasers information

Line 6: Multiply Line 5 by the tax rate. The tax rate is determined by the address provided in Step 1, Line 3. Use
6.25 percent (.0625) unless otherwise instructed.
• For Cook County, use 7.25 percent (.0725).
• For DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties, use 7.0 percent (.07).
• For Madison and St. Clair counties, use 6.5 percent (.065), except outside the Metro East Transit District, for
which use 6.25 percent (.0625).
• For an IRP-registered motor vehicle with a base jurisdiction other than Illinois that is used in Illinois, use 6.25
percent (.0625).

Lines 1 through 3: Enter the purchaser’s name and address exactly as it appears on the Illinois title or registration
application. This address must be the actual physical address of the party who will be using the item in Illinois. Do
not use a post office box number. If the motor vehicle is registered under the IRP with a base jurisdiction other than
Illinois, but the vehicle is used in Illinois and therefore you need to report use tax on it, enter the actual physical
address where the vehicle will be garaged in Illinois.

 

[ewoodrick]

I believe that you are charged on where you pick up, but then have to change registration to your state. There should be instructions on your DMV site.

 

[chowdarygm]

I believe that you are charged on where you pick up, but then have to change registration to your state. There should be instructions on your DMV site.

I am purchasing in my home state only and never had to do anything in my last 4 car purchases

 

[ewoodrick]

I am purchasing in my home state only and never had to do anything in my last 4 car purchases

Sorry I saw the second post and thought it was a state issue. Some of your neighboring states have stupid dealer laws which require out of state pickup.

But you generally pay sales tax where you pick the vehicle up.

 

[chowdarygm]

Sorry I saw the second post and thought it was a state issue. Some of your neighboring states have stupid dealer laws which require out of state pickup.

But you generally pay sales tax where you pick the vehicle up.

But the IL state sales tax form (quoted above #3) is very clear that tax is based on the purchasers usage location

 

[ATPMSD]

Until Tesla has a registration address, it is not uncommon for them to calculate fees based on the SC location. This should change when you pick up the car as they will need to prepare delivery documents and pay the fees to the appropriate county. Normally, of course.

 

[chowdarygm]

Until Tesla has a registration address, it is not uncommon for them to calculate fees based on the SC location. This should change when you pick up the car as they will need to prepare delivery documents and pay the fees to the appropriate county. Normally, of course.

I already gave them my full details including the drivers license and they produced a purchase agreement based on which I am applying loan at my CU who will transfer the money to Tesla before delivery. I thought they would use the details I provided including license to calculate everything. What happens to the additional amount they will have, at the delivery time, due to the difference ?

 

[ucmndd]

If you think it’s wrong, you need to ask them to correct it. Do you have a text thread going with an advisor? You can start there, else you might need to call and talk with sales.

 

[chowdarygm]

If you think it’s wrong, you need to ask them to correct it. Do you have a text thread going with an advisor? You can start there, else you might need to call and talk with sales.

Yes did that received a text message to my phone number that they sent it to concerning team and will get back. Asked here to see if anyone else had similar issue.

 

[freshwater]

Yes tax should be the county you live in.
Not where showroom is.. that's IL law..

 

[chowdarygm]

Yes tax should be the county you live in.
Not where showroom is.. that's IL law..

I sent a message 4 days ago and today received a response that they are still looking into it and might have to delay my delivery tomorrow and for sure will release the VIN and put me in some sort of queue and make me run around for the price adjustments. No one else from Illinois faced this?

 

[kpanda17]

As per the title, Tesla showing initial estimates based on my home zip code but after ordering, purchase agreement showing sales tax based on their sales center location. Any suggestions? This is n Illinois where state has 6.25% tax with some counties adding additional tax which my county doesn’t have. Isn’t the calculation supposed to be based on registration address for buyer ?

This happened to me and at delivery it was fixed
In New York, sales tax is based on the registration address

Therefore Tesla NY fixes it

For others on this post I assume your was fixed at delivery also

Please comment

 

[chowdarygm]

This happened to me and at delivery it was fixed
In New York, sales tax is based on the registration address

Therefore Tesla NY fixes it

For others on this post I assume your was fixed at delivery also

Please comment

Pickup team refused to do anything about this and just told irritatedly to reschedule the pickup and d al with finance team and doubt anything will change. Ended up picking it up as didn’t want to deal with them again for $300 difference. No willingness to help (forget doing their duty) at all. My car had only 55% charge when pickup with excuse of chargers not working and saying go to supercharger on the way home. The friendliness or customer care from everyone at the location seemed lackluster as if they are doing charity to me.

 

[kpanda17]

Pickup team refused to do anything about this and just told irritatedly to reschedule the pickup and d al with finance team and doubt anything will change. Ended up picking it up as didn’t want to deal with them again for $300 difference. No willingness to help (forget doing their duty) at all. My car had only 55% charge when pickup with excuse of chargers not working and saying go to supercharger on the way home. The friendliness or customer care from everyone at the location seemed lackluster as if they are doing charity to me.

What was the delivery location?
All of the NY centers are run very well
Our three deliveries went flawless

 

[ItsNotAboutTheMoney]

Pickup team refused to do anything about this and just told irritatedly to reschedule the pickup and d al with finance team and doubt anything will change. Ended up picking it up as didn’t want to deal with them again for $300 difference. No willingness to help (forget doing their duty) at all. My car had only 55% charge when pickup with excuse of chargers not working and saying go to supercharger on the way home. The friendliness or customer care from everyone at the location seemed lackluster as if they are doing charity to me.

File a complaint with your state.

 

[chowdarygm]

What was the delivery location?
All of the NY centers are run very well
Our three deliveries went flawless

Highland park, IL

 

[kpanda17]

Highland park, IL

Of it was that bad, email a few

[email protected]
[email protected]

 

[vickh]

AZ Honda dealer said it's based on their address for purchase, mine for leasing.

TSLA says it's mine for purchase. 2% difference in my case since I'm on a county island w/ no city tax.