I have to start a new thread since my original thread is too old to post on
Old Thread:
I sent an appeal to the state department of revenue with a document basically outlining how all the numbers in the lease document are calculated, with the important part being that I paid taxes three different times in the course of the lease. Firstly, tax on the gross capitalized cost during the initial lease signing, then one month of sales tax on the first lease payment, and finally tax on the entire buyout. I kind of lost hope when the appeal went to the same person that did the initial denial. But then a couple of weeks later, I got a check in the mail for the exact amount that I was arguing for!
I think both the tax agent and I learned a lot about vehicle leases. Thanks to everyone here for their help!