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Looking for an Attorney Skilled in DMV and State Sales Tax Cases (California / Montana)

Discussion in 'California (Southern)' started by koolshades, Oct 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM.

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  1. koolshades

    koolshades Rookie

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    Looking for an Orange County, California Attorney Skilled in DMV rules and State Sales Tax Cases (California / Montana).
     
    koolshades, Oct 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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  2. fatbillybob

    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ Consultant Owner

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    Rot roh!
     
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  3. hirohawa

    hirohawa Karting Silver Subscribed

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    I’d be interested as well.
     
    hirohawa, Oct 21, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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  4. koolshades

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    DMV is starting to go through high end car dealer records one by one in SoCal. Good to know the facts and have knowledge ahead of time on how to handle future purchases properly. Would like to consult with a good knowledgeable local attorney.
     
    koolshades, Oct 21, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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  5. Innovativethinker

    Innovativethinker F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    Pretty small market for those skills. I think most rely on advice from the Montana legal system. I could be wrong.

    How did you learn about this? (Generally, not
    Looking for specifics)
     
    Innovativethinker, Oct 21, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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  6. koolshades

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    I've had a dealer license in OC for over 35 years. I'm curious if they spot your new car registered in Montana here in Cali twice within 60 days in the first 12 months of ownership, do you get a sales tax and License and reg bill with penalties in the mail? I know you can bring it in for service but it all seems a little fuzzy. I've heard a few stories. Just trying to get facts.
     
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    koolshades, Oct 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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    I have seen many news articles that CA & Utah are beginning to crack down. There is a provision about the vehicle being previously registered outside of CA (12-months or longer). Unclear if that is a valid loophole or makes you less of a target in some way
     
    NepTunes9, Oct 21, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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