Check the temperature. Run the hot water for several minutes, then check the temperature in a glass or pot with a thermometer. Plain old tapwater can be dangerous. Water heaters set too high send thousands (mostly children) to hospitals each year with burns. Most safety experts recommend a setting of 120 degrees F.
The tax rate on used car purchases in New York is four percent. If you get a loan through a used car dealer or with a lender, roll the four percent tax into the loan. The dealer or lender is responsible for getting the tax to the state. Otherwise, pay the four percent tax when you register the vehicle with the DMV.
Dealer. 1  New or used vehicles, sales tax is 7% of the purchase price, minus trade-in and other allowances. 2  To avoid a late charges sales tax must be paid by the 20th of the month following the month of purchase - even if vehicle is not registered. Private Party Vehicles 2010 and newer, sales tax is 7% of Nada Clean Retail book value or sale price, whichever is greater. To avoid a late charges sales tax must be paid by the 20th of the month following the month of purchase - even if vehicle is not registered. Cars of Particular Interest (CPI) Dealer: New or used vehicles, sales tax is 7% of the purchase price, minus trade