I wonder about perks for owing and driving a Prius after reading posts by a couple of members about free parking in San Jose, CA, especially local or little-known perks.
We all know about the federal tax deduction, $2000 for 2004 and $1500 for 2005.
State tax varies, may be we can collect some info here. I read that Maryland has a tax credit (full credit) of $1500, and NY proposed a tax credit of $2000. Colorado apparently has a $3000 tax credit.
NY also proposed a sales tax exemption for $3000 of the price.
Many states including CA have passed laws allowing the use of the HOV lane.
San Jose and Fresno in CA have free parking at meters and city parking buildings. Los Angeles apparently is considering the same, may be for LAX airport also.
How about your local situation?
We all know about the federal tax deduction, $2000 for 2004 and $1500 for 2005.
State tax varies, may be we can collect some info here. I read that Maryland has a tax credit (full credit) of $1500, and NY proposed a tax credit of $2000. Colorado apparently has a $3000 tax credit.
NY also proposed a sales tax exemption for $3000 of the price.
Many states including CA have passed laws allowing the use of the HOV lane.
San Jose and Fresno in CA have free parking at meters and city parking buildings. Los Angeles apparently is considering the same, may be for LAX airport also.
How about your local situation?