state Department of Revenue spokesguy Bob Bliss confirmed the senator “is under no obligation to pay the commonwealth sales tax.”
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However, according to Bliss, if Kerry berths the Isabel in Massachusetts waters within six months of purchasing the boat, there’s a “presumption of use” and the Heinz-Kerrys would have to walk the plank and pony up to the Bay State. After six months, should the boat change its berth to, say, Nantucket, then it’s up to the state to go after them for the taxes, Bliss added.
THE YACHT WAS DOCKED IN NANTUCKET IN EARLY JULY
Here in CA we have similar rules. In Mexico there is what is called the 91 day yacht club. After you buy a boat it stays there for 91 days and comes in without the huge tax burden.
I thought the yacht was called “The Big Pickle”.