SUVs parked on cargo ships reveal scope of U.S. auto market glut

Re:SUVs parked on cargo ships reveal scope of U.S. auto mark... by ineedasername on Friday May 01, 2020 @09:58PM (#23048426)

I know states get sales tax, but they'd get that regardless. What other taxes or fees do states and cities get from car sales?

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Re:SUVs parked on cargo ships reveal scope of U.S. auto mark... by koolba on Friday May 01, 2020 @10:39PM (#23048663)

Income tax on commissions, property tax on the real estate for the lots and showrooms, business licenses for operating within the municipality. Really anywhere they can.

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Re:SUVs parked on cargo ships reveal scope of U.S. auto mark... by fyfy18 on Saturday May 02, 2020 @01:53AM (#23049634)

If there were less car dealerships, there would need to be more independent mechanics to cover servicing and repairs - so at the end of the day I don't think much would change in terms of state and city income.

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Re:SUVs parked on cargo ships reveal scope of U.S. auto mark... by ineedasername on Saturday May 02, 2020 @03:10PM (#23054120)

These things all apply to every other business, but you don't see the same type of issues with every business. I don't see anything that state & local governments get from the current model above & beyond others.

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Re:SUVs parked on cargo ships reveal scope of U.S. auto mark... by pbourke on Friday May 01, 2020 @11:37PM (#23048932)

Tab and registration fees on the turnover of vehicles.

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Re:SUVs parked on cargo ships reveal scope of U.S. auto mark... by chillingeffect on Friday May 01, 2020 @10:23PM (#23048566)

i think they mean if there were no local monopoly the market would be more efficient with less profit and less tax

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