goodnplentygirl 0 #1 December 5, 2005 One of the tax accountants at my work swears to me that under the American's with Disabilities Act, people who are under 5'2'' (62 inches) are exempt from paying sales tax on a vehicle. I am 5'1'' and need to buy a new car, and it would be very cool if I could save some $$$, but I can't find any documentation to back this claim up. She said she first heard about it while taking defensive driving. I'm not very good at searching things on the internet, and I've looked everywhere I can think of, but I cant find anything. Does anyone know anything about this? my body, my choice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #2 December 5, 2005 Ummhhh....ADA is a federal law, but sales taxes are state laws. I seriously doubt if the feds have gone that far yet! Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #3 December 5, 2005 QuoteOne of the tax accountants at my work swears to me that under the American's with Disabilities Act, people who are under 5'2'' (62 inches) are exempt from paying sales tax on a vehicle. I am 5'1'' and need to buy a new car, and it would be very cool if I could save some $$$, but I can't find any documentation to back this claim up. She said she first heard about it while taking defensive driving. I'm not very good at searching things on the internet, and I've looked everywhere I can think of, but I cant find anything. Does anyone know anything about this? why would that be? because they cant see over the dash?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #4 December 5, 2005 I've never heard of lack of height being a disability... However, in Alabama, state law allows disabled people a tax break on car purchases. I've never paid sales tax on my cars.... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goodnplentygirl 0 #5 December 5, 2005 Yeah, I have no clue. I mean, 5'2'' is short but not THAT short. I think lack of height would be a disability if you were really short, like 3 feet tall. But not 5'2''. The thought of saving money was just really nice since I dont have much to begin with. my body, my choice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #6 December 5, 2005 Can I ask where you work? it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #7 December 5, 2005 well, you don't have to pay the sales tax to the state, but you do have to pay it to an independent agency whose sole job is to convert it to nickels and make special shoes out of them so you can reach the pedals. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goodnplentygirl 0 #8 December 5, 2005 In Austin, TX.... I asker her about it again, and she said that both times she took defensive driving they talked about it, and swore it was true. She said she was going to search it for me, so we'll see.... my body, my choice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goodnplentygirl 0 #9 December 5, 2005 Quotewell, you don't have to pay the sales tax to the state, but you do have to pay it to an independent agency whose sole job is to convert it to nickels and make special shoes out of them so you can reach the pedals. LOL! I can reach the pedals all by myself, thank you very much! my body, my choice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #10 December 5, 2005 Google the "Cheek Defense." Odds are, any of this tax guy's clients will need to use it. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAC 0 #11 December 5, 2005 QuoteQuotewell, you don't have to pay the sales tax to the state, but you do have to pay it to an independent agency whose sole job is to convert it to nickels and make special shoes out of them so you can reach the pedals. LOL! I can reach the pedals all by myself, thank you very much! Are you sure you can? You can borrow my boots if you need them. I thought this sounded a little fishy. Let me know what your research turns up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goodnplentygirl 0 #12 December 5, 2005 She said that all she could find was that the State of Texas offers a tax exemption on motor vehicle sales (152.086) for orthopedically disabled individuals. She said that unfortunately, as is usually the case in the tax code, there is no concrete definition of what constitutes an orthopedic disability. She sent in a request for information to the State because she said she has to know if it’s true or if her defensive driving instructor was just full of shit. I will let you know what she says when (IF) she gets a response. my body, my choice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevlarsxs 0 #13 December 5, 2005 HA HA HA like i said go to a dealer and tell them that, i BET they put you on speaker phone and ask you to repeat your statement that "short people got no reason to....." so that all there dealer friends can get a good laugh also. "GIVE 'EM THE AXE" - LIZZY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goodnplentygirl 0 #14 December 5, 2005 Ok DAD! Thanks, maybe I will just go ahead and do that then! my body, my choice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevlarsxs 0 #15 December 5, 2005 QuoteOk DAD! Thanks, maybe I will just go ahead and do that then! Dad? I think you bumped your head on one of those low countertops ya know the one's that only 5ft. of the floor That are a hazard to the "orthopedically disabled individuals" "GIVE 'EM THE AXE" - LIZZY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #16 December 5, 2005 QuoteI've never heard of lack of height being a disability dwarfs are technically handicapped... Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAC 0 #17 December 5, 2005 QuoteQuoteOk DAD! Thanks, maybe I will just go ahead and do that then! Dad? I think you bumped your head on one of those low countertops ya know the one's that only 5ft. of the floor That are a hazard to the "orthopedically disabled individuals" LMAO.. You two need to stop, you're about to make me cry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevlarsxs 0 #18 December 5, 2005 QuoteQuoteI've never heard of lack of height being a disability dwarfs are technically handicapped... Thats why they dont have to pay sales tax. "GIVE 'EM THE AXE" - LIZZY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #19 December 6, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteI've never heard of lack of height being a disability dwarfs are technically handicapped... Thats why they dont have to pay sales tax. Cool! I don't have to either, cuz I can't hear for shit... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #20 December 6, 2005 ADA only applys to employment issues, not taxes.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #21 December 6, 2005 Just our of curiosity, what does Jason think of this??? My bet is that he and your DAD are laughing their ass off at this like i am. Just tell him to buy you a car or you will be taking his truck to work everyday. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goodnplentygirl 0 #22 December 6, 2005 Hey it sounded good to me!! Besides, I dont think I will need to buy a car, because Jason LOVES driving me to and picking me up from work everyday!!!!! It's like I have my own personal (and very handsome I might add) chauffeur! Although, he is a bit cranky in the mornings :) Some people just arent very chipper at 7 am! Edited to add: Shut up Kevin, you know you love me! And you know that deep down inside you like it when I call you dad! tthhppppppppppp my body, my choice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
