Wisconsin Trail Pass - Made Easy

gary_in_neenah

gary_in_neenah

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Sure has been a lot of confusion over this but just in the nick of time my copy of the Wisconsin Snowmobiler came in the mail. It's the magazine that's put out by the AWSC, Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs and the following picture details where to get your Trail Pass and how much it will cost.

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whitedust

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Nice to have all these options but may be very confusing for the non informed rider. AWSC did a good job with this much needed document.
 
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swampcat

Member
Just read in the newest issue of Snow*Tech on page 17; according to the Wi. DNR, non residents choosing to register their snowmobile in Wi. will also be liable to the dept. of revenue for sales tax on the purchase of the machine.
 
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soxfan3

Member
Please clarify for me: Can an out of state sled owner walk into the gas station that we have in past & get $50 sticker over the counter on the spot? Or do you just get a paper receipt (DNR will mail sticker to you), but you can still ride that day? Problem is without the actual sticker you are more likely to be stopped & checked by DNR.

For out of staters, it would be a lot simpler to get the sticker like it has been for last few years and probably get more sleds.
 
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whitedust

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swampcat said:
Just read in the newest issue of Snow*Tech on page 17; according to the Wi. DNR, non residents choosing to register their snowmobile in Wi. will also be liable to the dept. of revenue for sales tax on the purchase of the machine.
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Can't tax you 2x so if purchase tax paid in another state my understanding ok with WI registration but can ask for proof of tax paid. Example...If you moved to WI from another state they would not expect payment of sled purchase tax. I live in WI so when I purchase new sleds I do pay purchase tax to WI even tho my last sled purchase was from Pat's in UP.
 
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xcr440

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So if I read that right, if you are a non-resident, and you don't register your sled in WI, it doesn't matter if you belong to a club or the AWSC? $50 either way? Doesn't look like a benefit for non-residents to become part of either.
 
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Ramsey

New member
I live in Illinois (southern Illinois), in a matter of two weeks I had my WI registration stickers-$30 and my trail pass-$10, yes I'm a club member, all done online. Simple, simple, simple. It really isn't as complicated as people are making it.
 
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whitedust

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Ramsey said:
I live in Illinois (southern Illinois), in a matter of two weeks I had my WI registration stickers-$30 and my trail pass-$10, yes I'm a club member, all done online. Simple, simple, simple. It really isn't as complicated as people are making it.
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Went real well for me too online but I do understand why there is confusion with all the possible purchasing conditions.
 
eagle1

eagle1

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Well,strike one. Was at Fleet Farm today and figure what the heck I'll pick up a trail pass. Negative, need to have your snowmobile registration with you. Really!? #@®% .......oh well with John's forecast maybe I should just wait anyways.:p. Lol
 
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whitedust

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eagle1 said:
Well,strike one. Was at Fleet Farm today and figure what the heck I'll pick up a trail pass. Negative, need to have your snowmobile registration with you. Really!? #@®% .......oh well with John's forecast maybe I should just wait anyways.:p. Lol
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Why not just buy thru a club? Lots of peeps going that way quick online response.....so far. When snow files IDK about response and will get interesting.
 
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sweeperguy

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whitedust said:
Can't tax you 2x so if purchase tax paid in another state my understanding ok with WI registration but can ask for proof of tax paid. Example...If you moved to WI from another state they would not expect payment of sled purchase tax. I live in WI so when I purchase new sleds I do pay purchase tax to WI even tho my last sled purchase was from Pat's in UP.
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Bought my IQ in Pennsylvania, paid tax there, when I registered it in MN. just showed them tax was paid, no problem, no more tax due. When I registered it in Wi. same thing showed invoice with tax paid. No problem no tax due just paid 30 something dollars for registration

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swampcat said:
Just read in the newest issue of Snow*Tech on page 17; according to the Wi. DNR, non residents choosing to register their snowmobile in Wi. will also be liable to the dept. of revenue for sales tax on the purchase of the machine.
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chords

chords

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whitedust said:
I live in WI so when I purchase new sleds I do pay purchase tax to WI even tho my last sled purchase was from Pat's in UP.
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I dont want to sidetrack this discussion, but are you saying you are a WI resident, purchase a new sled for thousand$ from a dealer in MI and dealer and MI let you drive off and pay no MI sales tax ? I didnt know MI buyers had the option to decline paying sales tax on items purchased in MI
 
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whitedust

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chords said:
I dont want to sidetrack this discussion, but are you saying you are a WI resident, purchase a new sled for thousand$ from a dealer in MI and dealer and MI let you drive off and pay no MI sales tax ? I didnt know MI buyers had the option to decline paying sales tax on items purchased in MI
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Yes that is what I thought I did and paid tax to WI to register the sled. You have to pay tax somewhere on dealer purchase but can fudge some tax stuff on private sale.

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sweeperguy said:
Bought my IQ in Pennsylvania, paid tax there, when I registered it in MN. just showed them tax was paid, no problem, no more tax due. When I registered it in Wi. same thing showed invoice with tax paid. No problem no tax due just paid 30 something dollars for registration

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Yes that would be true if you had not paid tax elsewhere....I'll have to try & find the artical your are referencing.
 
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durphee

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I had to deal with the tax issue in Illinois. I am a illinois resident who registers their sled in wisconsin ( why pay tax on a sled in illinois that does nothing for you). I looked into getting a illinois trail sticker. To get that sticker, as a illinois resident whos sled is registered out of state, you have to register it within the state, surrender your title (most likely they will lose it) and pay tax. So, I refuse to pay illinois anymore tax than necessary. If you have ever dealt with the state of Illinois you will understand why this state is such a joke.
 
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1fujifilm

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Hello,
I bought a non-member trail pass (please don't scold me yet) on the DNR site last night and it was easy "if you have used the WI-DNR site previously for buying a dear hunting license or registering a boat online you already have an account". If you do not have an account, you must sign up with S.S.
It states the pass will ship within one business day after you pay online. There is a $1 processing fee.

Frank
 
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