By law, my boat is non-commercial and does not generate revenue by providing boating recreation. Therefore, it is not exempt.
It's a property tax, not a use tax. Same for ham radio. W6CBS _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 5:23 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Taxes On Antennas & Feedlines? What Next? By law, amateur radio is non-commercial and does not generate revenue by providing communications. Therefore, it's exempt. Dick -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] Sent: Apr 30, 2009 4:46 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Taxes On Antennas & Feedlines? What Next? Maybe this is not new in other states but it appears to be gaining momentum here in Iowa. The county real estate assessors are charging taxes on all cables and antennas on commercial towers. This is whether there is any radio equipment connected or not. Currently I have a couple ham repeaters running on unused antennas on these towers owned by my employer. Nice tall towers too! Now my employer wants these antennas and feed lines removed so taxes won't have to be paid on non-revenue generating antennas. My current plans are to form a non-profit corporation and file for an exemption for the antennas and feed lines. I would like to hear how others have tackled another attempt by government to tax the things we enjoy. Randy WB0VHB
