NATA OFFERS MEMBERS STATE TAX RESOURCE

Many on-demand operators have been surprised when states that they have flown into, even only a few times, attempt to impose taxes on the aircraft and in some cases a portion of the entire air charter business.

With so many states under tremendous economic strain, NATA is seeing states become increasingly aggressive in assigning a tax liability to aircraft operations.  States do retain the right to tax property that is operated within their borders and many do so via a personal property tax.  Operators should also be aware of sales and use taxes, registration fees and other taxes or fees that can be applied regardless of whether the air charter business is based in the state.  Also, states vary in their methods of determining how long an aircraft must be in the state before it is considered to be domiciled there.

Being aware of and planning for potential tax liability is important.  To help educate operators, NATA is pleased to announce a new on-line resource for members.  The NATA State Tax Issues page provides detailed information on aircraft taxes for each state.  Operators should review the information for states they frequent to ensure compliance and to enable proper tax planning.

The State Tax Issues page was compiled by NATA-member Conklin & de Decker and will be regularly updated as states amend their tax laws.  For more information about the variety of consulting services offered by Conklin & de Decker, please visit their webpage at www.conklindd.com.

Visit the NATA State Tax Issues Webpage.

For more information, contact Jacqueline Rosser.

For general press inquiries, contact Shannon Chambers at 703-298-1347 or schambers@nata.aero. 

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has been the voice of aviation business for more than 80 years. Representing nearly 3,700 aviation businesses, NATA’s member companies provide a broad range of services to general aviation, the airlines and the military and NATA serves as the public policy group representing the interests of aviation businesses before Congress and the federal agencies.