Second in a series of articles on “How to Survive an IRS Audit of your Aircraft” There are many valid business reasons to separate aircraft ownership from the operating […]
A notable milestone in the cat-and-mouse game of individuals seeking to minimize tax burden and Congress making new laws to end potential shelter activity is the Passive Activity Rule, which […]
Deducting Aircraft Expenses? Detailed Tax Calculations Now Mandatory New IRS regulations effective in 2013 and forward require taxpayers claiming deductions for aircraft to undertake detailed calculations to determine what […]
On August 1, 2012, the Department of Treasury published final regulations addressing the negative tax impact of entertainment use of business aircraft. These new regulations solidify into law a legal […]
Economic Stimulus Incentives Apply to 2012 New Business Aircraft Deliveries New aircraft purchases and new equipment purchases for used aircraft are subject to a special 50% bonus depreciation allowance in […]
“T and E and out by three,” is a long-standing adage among IRS agents, reflective of the fact that Congress has elevated the recordkeeping requirements for travel and entertainment expenses, […]
First in a Series – Federal Income Tax Examinations Introduction There has been an increase in federal income tax audit activity for high net-worth individuals and profitable small businesses. […]
The best way to protect your aircraft deductions is travel for business and thoroughly and consistently retain documents you can use on audit to show (1) the business reason for […]
IRS EXPANDS AIRCRAFT TAX EXAMS – HOW SHOULD YOU PREPARE? The Internal Revenue Service appears to be taking increased interest in aircraft owners’ income tax returns. It may be a […]
Aircraft Deductions, Aircraft Income Tax