by argoodlw | May 7, 2014 | Aircraft Business, Aircraft Income Tax Rules, Aviation News, aviation tips, Tax Exemption
Bonus Depreciation For 2015 Aircraft I read an interesting article in Aviation Week about the resilience of the market for the largest business jets. Their resilience as the aircraft of choice for ultra high net worth individuals, governments and corporations is no...
by argoodlw | Oct 3, 2012 | Aircraft Business, Aircraft Income Tax Rules, general aviation, Internal Revenue Service, Legal Resources, Other Tax
Deduct your flying lessons: Can you take a tax deduction for your flying lessons? The short answer: yes, but it depends on your situation and the circumstances. To justify such a deduction, a taxpayer must show that the lessons are a reasonable and necessary...
by argoodlw | Jul 9, 2012 | AIRCRAFT EXCISE TAX, Internal Revenue Service, New Legislation
The IRS’ new view of federal excise tax on aircraft management services in unwelcome indeed. To recap, in an IRS Chief Counsel Memorandum Re Federal Excise Tax and Aircraft Management Companies, the IRS is taking the position that aircraft services such as...
by argoodlw | Jun 14, 2012 | Aircraft Business, Aircraft Sales Tax, Aviation News, General Aviation Events, New Legislation
For those looking to keep up on Florida’s aviation business news, one of the best events of the year was the 2012 Florida Aircraft Trades Association (FATA) annual conference. This three day event included aviation business news, recent developments in aircraft...
by argoodlw | Nov 14, 2011 | Aircraft Business, Aircraft Income Tax Rules, Aircraft Sales Tax, Legal Resources
From year-end 2011: “As the holidays approach our thoughts become preoccupied with but one thing: how can I purchase an aircraft and write off 100% of the cost basis in the first year? Well, perhaps not for everyone, but here’s what you need to know: if...