On Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 12:30:12 PM UTC-7, Del Jensen wrote:
You guys are probably tired of these kinds of questions, but I have been searching the web and haven't found the answer to my situation.

I recently purchased a glider in AZ, where I intend to keep it and fly it.. I am a Utah resident, and the bill of sale and FAA registration so indicate.

My intention is to pay the AZ sales tax, along with state registration. Will this trigger a beef with Utah? Can one be obliged to pay sales tax to two states, simply because one has primary residence in a different state than that where a purchased asset is located and utilized?

Many thanks for any insight on this.

Del

As usual, you can be guaranteed to get lots of bull**** and wrong answers on RAS!

As someone who has lived in Arizona for 20 years and owned three gliders here, I can assure you that there is no Arizona sale tax payable on the private sale of a glider or trailer. If you bought from a dealer, he is obliged to charge you the tax and you would already know that!

As an ex-resident (and glider owner) of Utah, I am also aware of the laws there. They have no claim on your glider as long as it is mainly located in another state. You may take it there to fly, provided you meet the necessary FAA notification for experimental aircraft, but won't owe any taxes.

The trailer will be issued a permanent Arizona tag and you will have to pay a $25 State annual registration fee for the glider. Absolutely no reason to try to register either glider or trailer in another state.

Scottsdale FSDO folk have lots of experience with gliders and is friendly. They may require an inspection.

Mike