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yea i was doing 79MPH in the middle lane , getting passed like i was standing still. this is also at 7am in the morning going 91north with almost no traffic though, but whatever. And i was barely stepping on the gas, you can tell from where the needle is on the power gauge. This car just freaking coasts so easily like there is no friction slowing the car down, it's like the car just floats over the pavement. I was also going down a slight hill near Country Club Road in Middletown on 91 North. I would say about 75% of the time i cruise at 70MPH. I haven't gotten a ticket in like 8 or 9 years and have no plans to get any ever again lol.
I don't think so, i think they all come with 8 speed automatic
Well the Diesel does not come in manual but the 320, 328 and 335 gas models have manual options but it doesn't reduce the price like it used too
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512 Miles so far on one tank of the big D.... 38+ MPG's. Apparently there is a 8k-10k mile break in period before the car starts getting better MPG's.... with what i have left in the tank i think i can squeeze another 50+miles
Every town or citys' mil rate is different so a car in one town could be 400 a year and a bigger city 800. Generally the bigger (with more poor people) have a higher mil and the richer towns have a lower mil rate. Then each town can assign a value to the car. Its not cheap to live in CT.
yes you see, here in good Ole CT, the money you earn from work has state income tax, then when you go to buy a car, the car as sales tax, and then just to own the car, you have to pay taxes on it ever year.
Don't most states work this way?
No, oregon has a high income tax and no sales tax. Washington has a really high sales tax, high property tax and no income tax. This causes people who live close to oregon to jump the border for luxury goods or even register vehicles at a close family members house. This is what Europe calls a "value added tax" or VAT. Your socialist government hates that you worked hard to make more money than others.
We have a high sales tax in tn, but no income tax and low property tax. We only have a ~$50 year registration fee for cars. In Nashville it's $85/yr. That's the most expensive.
We have to pay registration every year. Emissions every other year. I just had to pay $108 for my 2004 BMW ($35 was extra for my Air Force license plate). I hate the fact that if you live in seattle and buy a car you pay 10% sales tax. It's idiotic. Every we are in a budget deficit and the first thing they try and do is increase our car tabs another $40/year. Finally people voted no.
OREGON
Sales Taxes
State Sales Tax: None
Gasoline Tax: 49.5 cents/gallon (Includes all taxes)
Diesel Fuel Tax: 54.7 cents/gallon (Includes all taxes)
Cigarette Tax: $1.31/pack of 20
Personal Income Taxes
Tax Rate Range: Low – 5%; High – 11%. Starting in tax year 2012 the personal income tax rate will be 11% on taxable income over $250,000. Oregon’s 11 percent personal income tax is now tied with Hawaii’s for the highest rate in the country. Because its capital gains tax rate is linked to the income tax, Oregon’s tax on investment gains is also the nation’s highest.
Income Brackets: ** Lowest – $3,250; Highest – $250,000
Number of Brackets: 4
Personal Tax Credits: Single – $188; Married – $376; Dependents – $188
Additional Credits: Credit equal to 40% of federal credit
Standard Deduction: Single – $2,025; Married filing jointly – $4,055; Deduction greater if age 65 or older.
Additional Deduction: Single over 65 – $1,200; Married over 65 filing jointly $2,000
Medical/Dental Deduction: Full only for age 59 or older, if itemized. Oregon allows a tax credit on long-term care insurance premiums. The credit is the smaller of 15% of premiums paid or $500.
Federal Income Tax Deduction: $5,000 ($2,500 if married filing separately)
Retirement Income Taxes: Most retirement income is subject to Oregon tax when received by an Oregon resident. This is true even if you were a nonresident when you earned the income. However, you may subtract some or all of your federal pension income from Oregon income. The state does not tax Social Security or railroad retirement benefits. Depending on your age and income, you may be entitled to a retirement income credit on your Oregon return. If you receive a U.S. government pension, you may be entitled to subtract part or all of that pension on your Oregon Individual income tax return. For more information, click here.
Retired Military Pay: Federal retirees, including military personnel, may be able to subtract some or all of their federal pension income. This includes benefits paid to the retiree or to the surviving spouse. The subtraction amount is based on the number of months of federal service before and after October 1, 1991. Retirees can subtract their entire federal pension if all the months of federal service occurred before October 1, 1991. If there are no months of service before October 1, 1991, retirees cannot subtract any federal pension. If service included months before and after October 1, 1991, retirees can subtract a percentage of their pension income.
Military Disability Retired Pay: Retirees who entered the military before Sept. 24, 1975, and members receiving disability retirements based on combat injuries or who could receive disability payments from the VA are covered by laws giving disability broad exemption from federal income tax. Most military retired pay based on service-related disabilities also is free from federal income tax, but there is no guarantee of total protection.
VA Disability Dependency and Indemnity Compensation: VA benefits are not taxable because they generally are for disabilities and are not subject to federal or state taxes.
Military SBP/SSBP/RCSBP/RSFPP: Generally subject to state taxes for those states with income tax. Check with state department of revenue office.
Property Taxes
Oregon does not grant homeowners a homestead exemption. Tax rates are set by the counties and any special considerations are levied by county officials. Homeowners 62 or older may delay paying property taxes based on certain income criteria. The state offers a Disabled Citizen Property Tax Deferral Program and a Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral Program. Both deferral programs allow qualified taxpayers to defer payment of their property taxes on their homes. The state pays the taxes to the county, maintains the account, and charges 6% simple interest, which also is deferred. Taxes are owed when the taxpayer receiving the deferral dies, sells the property, ceases to live permanently on the property, or the property changes ownership.
To qualify for either program, the taxpayer must live on the property and have a total household income of less than $39,500 for the year before application. Participants may remain on either program as long as their federal adjusted gross income does not exceed that amount. If a participant’s income exceeds the $39,500 limit, part of the taxes still may be deferred. Participants can come in and out of the programs if their income changes. In addition to meeting the income limitation and property ownership requirement, disabled persons must be receiving or be eligible to receive federal Social Security Disability benefits to qualify. Residents must be 62 years old or older to qualify for the Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral Program. Call 800-356-4222 or 503-376-4988. For other property tax information, click here.
Inheritance and Estate Taxes
At the beginning of 2012, the laws governing Oregon’s inheritance tax changed. First the name of the tax changed from an “inheritance tax” to an “estate tax.” This is consistent with the majority of states and the federal government which defines an estate tax as a tax on an entire estate while an inheritance tax is defined as a tax assessed against only certain beneficiaries of an estate.
In addition, while the estate tax emption of $1,000,000 remains in effect. The tax will only apply to the value of an estate in excess of $1,000,000. Under current law once an estate exceeds $1,000,000 the tax applies to the entire estate and the rates change such that the majority of estates valued between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 will pay slightly less in taxes an estates valued over $2,000,000 will pay slightly more in taxes.
For more information, click here.
For further information, visit the Oregon Department of Revenue site or call 503-378-4988. If you are thinking of moving to Oregon, click here.
* Tax rates to do not include local option taxes of 1 to 2 cents.
** For joint returns, the taxes are twice the tax imposed on half the income.
Note: Oregon has a statutory provision for automatic adjustment of tax brackets, personal exemption or standard deductions to the rate of inflation.
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CONNECTICUT
Sales Taxes
State Sales Tax: 6.35% (food, prescription & non-prescription drugs exempt).
Gasoline Tax: 67.7 cents/gallon (Includes all taxes)
Diesel Fuel Tax: 79.3 cents/gallon (Includes all taxes)
Cigarette Tax: $3.40/pack of 20.
Personal Income Taxes
Tax Rate Range: Low – 3.0%; High – 6.7%
Income Brackets: * Lowest – First $10,000; Highest – Over $250,001 (Click here to estimate your tax)
Number of Brackets: 6
Personal Exemptions: **Single – $13,500; Married – $27,000; Dependents – $0 (Click for details)
Standard Deduction: None
Medical/Dental Deduction: None
Federal Income Tax Deduction: None
Retirement Income Taxes: Social Security is exempt for individual taxpayers with federal adjusted gross income of less than $50,000 and for married filing jointly taxpayers, with federal AGI below $60,000. All out-of-state government and federal civil service pensions are fully taxed. Tax information for seniors (click here).
Retired Military Pay: Connecticut exempts 50% of federally taxable military retirement pay from the state income tax. The exemption applies to federal retirement pay to members of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Army and Air National Guard. Benefits received by a beneficiary under an option or election made by a retired member are also covered by this law.
Military Disability Retired Pay: Retirees who entered the military before Sept. 24, 1975, and members receiving disability retirements based on combat injuries or who could receive disability payments from the VA are covered by laws giving disability broad exemption from federal income tax. Most military retired pay based on service-related disabilities also is free from federal income tax, but there is no guarantee of total protection.
VA Disability Dependency and Indemnity Compensation: VA benefits are not taxable because they generally are for disabilities and are not subject to federal or state taxes.
Military SBP/SSBP/RCSBP/RSFPP: Generally subject to state taxes for those states with income tax. Check with state department of revenue office.
Property Taxes
Taxes and real and personal property are assessed and collected by individual towns or other taxing districts. All assessments are at 70% of fair market value. An annual property tax credit or rent rebate is available to residents, age 65 or older, or to a surviving spouse of a previously approved applicant who is age 50 or older. Regardless of age, totally disabled persons are also eligible. Income parameters apply.
Municipalities may provide additional tax relief for seniors. Call 800-286-2214 or 860-297-5962 for details.
Inheritance and Estate Taxes
Connecticut imposes an estate tax which taxes the transfer of estates valued at $2.0 million or more at a progressive rate starting with 7.2 percent of the first $100,000 over the threshold and rising to 12 percent for the amount above $10.1 million. This is applicable to estates of decedents dying on or after January 1, 2011. Additional information can be found at http://www.ct.gov/drs/cwp/
For further information, visit the Connecticut Department of Revenue site. Also click here for more details.
* For joint returns, the taxes are twice the tax imposed on half the income.
WASHINGTON
Sales Taxes
State Sales Tax: 6.5% (food and prescription drugs exempt) Local taxes may increase total tax to 9.5%. Tax is 6.8% on sales and leases of motor vehicles.
Gasoline Tax: 55.9 cents/gallon (Includes all taxes)
Diesel Fuel Tax: 61.9 cents/gallon (Includes all taxes)
Cigarette Tax: $3.025/pack of 20
Personal Income Taxes
No state personal income tax
Retirement Income: Not taxed.
Property Taxes
Property taxes account for about 30% of Washington’s total state and local taxes. Properties are appraised at 100% of fair market value. A property tax exemption program is available for persons age 61 or older, or persons unable to work due to a physical disability. The property, which can include up to an acre of land, must be owner/buyer occupied.
The state offers a senior property tax exemption program for those whose household income does not exceed $35,000. If your income is between $35,000 and $40,000, you may qualify for the tax deferral program. If your annual income for the application year does not exceed $35,000 your home will be exempt from all excess and special levies approved by voters. If your household income is between $25,001 and $30,000, you are exempt from regular levies on $50,000 or 35% of the assessed value, whichever is greater (but not more than 70,000 of the assessed value. For more information, call 360-570-5867. For senior exemptions and deferrals, click here.
The state’s tax deferral program works in conjunction with the exemption program. A senior citizen or disabled person may defer property taxes or special assessments on their residence if they meet certain age, disability, ownership, occupancy and income requirements. The state pays the taxes on behalf of the claimant and files a lien on the property to indicate the state has an interest in the property. The deferred taxes must be repaid to the state plus 5% interest when the owner dies, sells or moves from the home, or doesn’t have sufficient equity in the property. Qualified people may participate in both or one of these programs. For more information, click here.
For information on the property tax deferral program for homeowners with limited income, click here.
For information on the property tax deferral program for seniors and disabled persons, click here.
For information on property tax exemptions for senior citizens and disabled persons, click here.
For more details on property taxes, click here or call 800-647-7706.
Inheritance and Estate Taxes
Washington replaced the inheritance tax in 1982 with an estate tax. Effective January 1, 2009 the Washington State filing threshold is different from the federal filing threshold for completing the estate tax return. If the decedent has a gross estate or a taxable estate plus taxable gifts of $2,000,000 or more, the estate is required to file a Washington State estate tax return.
For further information, visit the Washington Department of Revenue site or call 800-647-7706.
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