Connecticut House Bill HB05415

Connecticut 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/17/25
• Refer: 1/17/25

Caption

An Act Concerning Purchasers Exempt From Use Tax For The Casual Sale Of A Motor Vehicle.

Impact

If enacted, HB 05415 will impact families looking to transfer ownership of motor vehicles within their family without incurring a use tax. The inclusion of grandchildren as exempt purchasers recognizes the evolving structure of families and aims to extend the benefits of tax exemption to include a broader range of family relationships. This amendment could encourage more family exchanges of vehicles, making it easier for families to assist one another financially during such transactions.

Summary

House Bill 05415 proposes an amendment to section 12-431 of the general statutes concerning the use tax exemptions for the casual sale of motor vehicles. The bill aims to expand the existing list of family member purchasers who are exempt from paying use tax when a motor vehicle is sold casually, specifically by adding grandchildren of the seller to the list. This change seeks to facilitate family transactions and support vehicle transfers among relatives without the burden of additional taxation.

Contention

The introductory discussions around HB 05415 could raise questions about the equitable treatment of family transactions in the context of tax exemptions. Some may argue that expanding exemptions could lead to potential abuses of the system, although the bill specifically targets familial transfers to ensure the intention is upheld. Legislative discussions are likely to weigh the benefits of supporting family relationships against concerns over potential unintended consequences in the evaluation of tax liabilities.