Luxury Tax Rules Cloud Status of Toyota Land Cruiser

From: The Journal Record | Date: November 26, 1993| Author: Kathy Kristof | Copyright information

Christopher E. Zuleski dutifully anted up $523.81 in luxury taxes when he bought his Toyota Land Cruiser last April. Four months later, Zuleski found out that sport utility vehicles like his were exempt from the tax. He's been battling to get a refund ever since.

And Zuleski is not alone. Land Cruiser buyers from Los Angeles to New York have about a 50-50 chance of getting hit with the luxury tax, industry insiders say. The reason why _ complete confusion _ speaks volumes about ...