Michael Adegoke

Rhode Island exempts new and used boats from 7% sales tax. A $250,000 yacht is $0 tax; spare parts stay taxable at 7% statewide. DEM still registers boats.

Estimate South Dakota boat tax: 3% excise on large boats and PWCs, not 4.2% sales tax. Trailers are 4%. File with your county treasurer within 45 days.

Estimate Utah boat tax: 4.85% state plus local combined rates. Watercraft skip resort and correctional taxes. Dealers remit; private buyers pay at registration.

Vermont boat sales tax is 6% on first motorboat, PWC, or shuttlecraft registration unless a listed exemption applies. Title is $27. Vermont DMV sets the bill.

Virginia watercraft tax is 2% of purchase price, capped at $2,000. Title is $10. Three-year registration starts at $32. DWR and Virginia Tax set the bill.

West Virginia boat tax is 6% on the title application. Title is $15. An 18-foot motorboat is $45 for a full three-year cycle. West Virginia DMV sets the bill.

Wisconsin boat tax is 5% plus county (most 0.5%) where the boat is kept. Milwaukee adds 2% city tax. Title is $5. DOR and DNR set the bill.

Wyoming boat tax is 4% state plus local option. Pay the dealer or County Treasurer, keep the receipt, then register your motorboat with Game and Fish.