In California, you are responsible to pay sales tax on the value of the car. A bill of sale may be sufficient evidence of that as long as it is reasonable. A BoS from a dealer is pretty much accepted without question but private sales are not given that much credibility.

Is tax evasion a form of fraud?

Tax evasion is an illegal activity in which a person or entity deliberately avoids paying a true tax liability. Those caught evading taxes are generally subject to criminal charges and substantial penalties. To willfully fail to pay taxes is a federal offense under the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax code.

What kind of crime is it for tax fraud?

Tax evasion is a felony, the most serious type of crime. The maximum prison sentence is five years; the maximum fine is $100,000. (Internal Revenue Code § 7201.) Filing a false return.

Can You falsify the price paid on a car title?

If a very low amount (down to zero); the title should be transferred with a statement that it is from a family member to justify the price. The people handling registration process determines if the price paid stinks.

Can You fraudulently List A Porsche for sale?

If you fraudulently list a lower selling price so the seller can save on his taxes, and IF you get caught…you may have problems, but unless he lists a stupidly low selling price, (as mentioned, $1000 for a 2010 Porsche) you should be fine.

Do you have to pay tax on the price of a car?

For my state, the tax is done based on the purchase price or fair market value of the car. But this only applies to prices or values over $15K, otherwise it is dependent upon the age of the car. So it may not matter at all and if it does, then they possibly should use the market value of the car.

What happens if I lie about the purchase price of a car?

I just received a letter from the Dept of Taxation for a casual audit and I need to fill out the form stating what I paid for the car, etc. What happens if I write the actual price we paid and pay the difference now? Can they come after me since I wrote a lesser amount on the title to begin with?