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Montana plates slammed as tax dodge for luxury cars in California
Original: You know what’s a bigger flex than driving an expensive car with Montana plates in California? Driving an expensive car
A debate is circulating over wealthy Californians registering expensive cars in Montana to avoid the state's sales tax and registration fees. Critics argue that driving a luxury car with California plates — meaning taxes were actually paid — is the real status symbol, urging owners to 'pay your damn taxes' on what they call a luxury good.
Why now: Montana registration is a well-known loophole the wealthy use to dodge California's high vehicle taxes, and it draws fresh criticism online
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