Hi,
I am moving from Colorado to Texas in Mid-April and I am interesting in leasing or purchasing a Leaf because my commute in Dallas, TX is likely to justify the cost.
The main decision I need to make is... should I buy the car in Colorado or Texas.
Texas has a 2,500 state incentive which is reduced if taking less than a 48 month lease. (~$1850 with a 36 month lease)
Colorado has a $6,000 refundable tax credit which usually pays out around $5k for Purchased Leafs and $1k from leased Leafs.
My main questions are, if I buy in CO and have the car shipped to Texas (Free due to job relocation), will I even need to register the car in CO prior to moving it to Texas? I wouldn't have a NEED to drive it for any amount of time in CO.
Also, if I buy in CO but only file partial year state taxes, how much of the CO refundable tax credit would I get? It's different than the federal credit and regardless of how much you pay in taxes, you get 100% of the credit, but I'm not sure if being only a partial year resident would mean I also only get a partial credit.
It's all very confusing with very little information so I was hoping you knowledgeable folks could help.
I am moving from Colorado to Texas in Mid-April and I am interesting in leasing or purchasing a Leaf because my commute in Dallas, TX is likely to justify the cost.
The main decision I need to make is... should I buy the car in Colorado or Texas.
Texas has a 2,500 state incentive which is reduced if taking less than a 48 month lease. (~$1850 with a 36 month lease)
Colorado has a $6,000 refundable tax credit which usually pays out around $5k for Purchased Leafs and $1k from leased Leafs.
My main questions are, if I buy in CO and have the car shipped to Texas (Free due to job relocation), will I even need to register the car in CO prior to moving it to Texas? I wouldn't have a NEED to drive it for any amount of time in CO.
Also, if I buy in CO but only file partial year state taxes, how much of the CO refundable tax credit would I get? It's different than the federal credit and regardless of how much you pay in taxes, you get 100% of the credit, but I'm not sure if being only a partial year resident would mean I also only get a partial credit.
It's all very confusing with very little information so I was hoping you knowledgeable folks could help.