Should I report my neighbors for car tax evasion?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Live in Virginia. A couple moved in next door a year or so ago. Haven’t met them — they keep to themselves, whatever.

One has a car with Wisconsin plates. One with California plates. I suppose they could be exempt but we live in Western Loudoun so I doubt they work on the Hill or are in the military.

I ended up behind the car with California plates today at a stop sign as we both pulled out of our driveways at the same time. The plates expired in June 2024.

I am normally a live and let live person, but tax avoidance costs everyone more. Would you report this if you were in my shoes? I am trying to decide…

LOL, sure it does, Karen

Everyone shouldn't pay taxes if they don't want to.

Explain how someone not paying the money grab personal property tax on their vehicle literally costs you more.

Taxes go up for those that are dumb enough to keep paying. Services are cut that others need.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you have nothing better to worry about?

+1, can’t imagine having enough time to worry about something like this

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There are a shocking number of people here who defend blatant stealing from their friends and neighbors, as a "MYOB" situation.

+1

bUt wuT if ThEY hAVe CAncEr??!!

[Anonymous]

Yes, report them. Tax evasion hurts communities.

[Anonymous]

yes report it

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Live in Virginia. A couple moved in next door a year or so ago. Haven’t met them — they keep to themselves, whatever.

One has a car with Wisconsin plates. One with California plates. I suppose they could be exempt but we live in Western Loudoun so I doubt they work on the Hill or are in the military.

I ended up behind the car with California plates today at a stop sign as we both pulled out of our driveways at the same time. The plates expired in June 2024.

I am normally a live and let live person, but tax avoidance costs everyone more. Would you report this if you were in my shoes? I am trying to decide…

LOL, sure it does, Karen

Everyone shouldn't pay taxes if they don't want to.

Explain how someone not paying the money grab personal property tax on their vehicle literally costs you more.

Taxes go up for those that are dumb enough to keep paying. Services are cut that others need.

Which services? Be specific.

[Anonymous]

It pays for infrastructure...roads, fire, police among other things. Stuff the nonpayers use.

[Anonymous]

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It pays for infrastructure...roads, fire, police among other things. Stuff the nonpayers use.

Why should car owners pay for the fire and police departments? Don’t non-car owners use those services, too?

[Anonymous]

It's a personal property tax, commonly called car tax, but small business owners pay it on computer equipment too. Yeah look it up.
It is a way for renters to chip in.
Increasing residential real estate tax places more burden on owners not renters. Only alternative is increase income tax.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Live in Virginia. A couple moved in next door a year or so ago. Haven’t met them — they keep to themselves, whatever.

One has a car with Wisconsin plates. One with California plates. I suppose they could be exempt but we live in Western Loudoun so I doubt they work on the Hill or are in the military.

I ended up behind the car with California plates today at a stop sign as we both pulled out of our driveways at the same time. The plates expired in June 2024.

I am normally a live and let live person, but tax avoidance costs everyone more. Would you report this if you were in my shoes? I am trying to decide…

LOL, sure it does, Karen

Everyone shouldn't pay taxes if they don't want to.

Explain how someone not paying the money grab personal property tax on their vehicle literally costs you more.

Taxes go up for those that are dumb enough to keep paying. Services are cut that others need.

Which services? Be specific.

Public Education Supports local schools, educational programs, and resources for students.
Public Safety Funds police, fire services, and emergency management operations.
Infrastructure Maintenance Covers road repairs, public transportation, and maintenance of public facilities.
Parks and Recreation Supports the maintenance and development of parks, recreational facilities, and community programs.
Health and Human Services Provides funding for health programs, social services, and community assistance.

As a conservative though, that's stuff I don't think the government should be doing. So, I fully support these cancer-ridden scofflaws.

[Anonymous]

Look, you can call OP a busybody or a Karen, accuse her of having nothing better do, etc.

But tax evasion is theft. If everyone did it, we'd be screwed. Also in this specific instance, it's not just tax evasion -- refusing to register a car in your actual state of residence and to your actual address can also enable people to evade speeding tickets and toll violations.

I've reached an age where I do not care if people think I'm a busy body or a hall monitor. Tough shit. If I see you doing something wrong illegal, I'll go ahead and take the 10 minutes to report it to authorities. And then it can be your problem, like it should have been to begin with.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It pays for infrastructure...roads, fire, police among other things. Stuff the nonpayers use.

Why should car owners pay for the fire and police departments? Don’t non-car owners use those services, too?

I have never used the fire or police department. Can I get a refund?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Look, you can call OP a busybody or a Karen, accuse her of having nothing better do, etc.

But tax evasion is theft. If everyone did it, we'd be screwed. Also in this specific instance, it's not just tax evasion -- refusing to register a car in your actual state of residence and to your actual address can also enable people to evade speeding tickets and toll violations.

I've reached an age where I do not care if people think I'm a busy body or a hall monitor. Tough shit. If I see you doing something wrong illegal, I'll go ahead and take the 10 minutes to report it to authorities. And then it can be your problem, like it should have been to begin with.

The rich do it all the time, and they’re dealing in numbers that are actually meaningful.

Keep fighting your fellow serfs for the crumbs like the Good German you are.

[Anonymous]

MYOB. That kind of crap will come back to bite you.