I mean I can tell you if its taxable or not…:rofl
Easiest way to do this, don’t ask how I know:
Get a loan from bank. Ask for XXX amount for car, and XXX amount for money going into the car.
Example:
The car cost $13,000
Get loan for car for $7000
Ask for additional money of $6000 to fix up car. Put all in same loan.
Banks will do this if there is enough value in the car.
Pay taxes on $7000. Sort of win (Fuck you NY and taxing used vehicles).