Business Aviation Articles

Aircraft Management Arrangements and the Flight Department Company Trap
September 9, 2019
By: Ryan Swirsky

Key Factors for Classifying Aircraft Travel for Federal Income Tax Purposes
July 9, 2019
By: Ryan Swirsky

Navigating Multi-State Aircraft Use Tax Complexities
July 1, 2019
AvBuyer
By: Keith G. Swirsky and Ryan Swirsky

IRS Record Keeping Requirements - Best Practices for Business Aircraft Owners
April 9, 2019
By:

The NBAA Convention Buzz on Bonus Depreciation
October 11, 2018
By: Keith G. Swirsky

Risks to Private Aircraft Owners Posed by Service Providers
August 6, 2018
By: Brendan Collins

The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Corporate Aviation and the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act
June 25, 2018
By: Keith G. Swirsky

Jets and Taxes: 5 Things Business Jet Owners Need to Know about the New Tax Law
January, 2018
Robb Report
By: Keith G. Swirsky

Importing Used Business Aircraft: How to Deal with Commonly Encountered Issues. (Part 2 of 3)
March 13, 2017
AvBuyer
By: Keith G. Swirsky

Importing Used Business Aircraft: How to Deal with Commonly Encountered Issues. (Part 3 of 3)
March 13, 2017
AvBuyer
By: Keith G. Swirsky

Importing Used Business Aircraft: How to Deal with Commonly Encountered Issues. (Part 1 of 3)
November 11, 2016
AvBuyer

Business Aircraft Federal Tax Depreciation Basics (Part 2)
November 13, 2015
AvBuyer
By: Troy A. Rolf

Business Aircraft Federal Tax Depreciation Basics (Part 1)
October 2, 2015
AvBuyer
By: Troy A. Rolf

Sales and Use Tax Update New York Reform
June 15, 2015
AvBuyer
By: Troy A. Rolf and

Like Kind Exchanges - What are the Current IRC Section 1031 Trends?
May 15, 2015
AvBuyer

Chartering your Company Aircraft: Have you considered the Tax Issues? Part 3 of 3
April 15, 2015
Avbuyer
By: Keith G. Swirsky

Chartering your Company Aircraft: Have you considered the Tax Issues? Part 2
March 15, 2015
AvBuyer
By: Keith G. Swirsky

Chartering your Company Aircraft: Have you considered the Tax Issues?
February 15, 2015
AvBuyer
By: Keith G. Swirsky

Documentation: A Necessity when Claiming Deductions
October 17, 2014
AVBUYER Magazine
By:

Avoid the Flight Department Company Trap
September 12, 2014
World Aircraft Sales to World AvBuyer
By: Troy A. Rolf

Business Aircraft Sales Tax Planning: Sales and use tax considerations.
July 1, 2014
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
By:

What Tax Breaks for Billionaires?
June 1, 2014
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
By: Troy A. Rolf and

Business Aircraft Ownership & Ops: Common Mistakes, and How to Avoid Them (Part 2)
May 1, 2014
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
By:

Business Aircraft Ownership & Ops: Common Mistakes, and How to Avoid Them
April 1, 2014
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
By:

Business Aircraft Depreciation Primer - Getting to Grips With The Basics (Part 2 of 2).
March 1, 2014
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
By: Troy A. Rolf and

Business Aircraft Depreciation Primer - Getting to Grips With The Basics (Part 1 of 2).
February 1, 2014
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
By: Troy A. Rolf and

Tax Considerations: When Depreciation Begins
January 1, 2014
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
By: Troy A. Rolf and

Acquiring a Business Aircraft 101 (Part 2)
December 1, 2013
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
By: Keith G. Swirsky

Acquiring a Business Aircraft 101 (Part 1)
November 1, 2013
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
By: Keith G. Swirsky

Transporting Politicians on Company Aircraft
October 1, 2013
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
By:

Fractional Aircraft Ownership Programs: Avoiding Turbulence in the Marketplace
September 1, 2013
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
By:

A Trap for the Unwary: Flight Department Companies
August 1, 2013
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
By: Troy A. Rolf and

Part 91 or Part 135? It's a Board decision!
July 1, 2013
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
By: Keith G. Swirsky

Aircraft Transactions: Tax-Free Like-Kind Exchanges of Aircraft (Part 2)
May 1, 2013
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
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Aircraft Transactions - Tax-Free Like-Kind Exchanges of Aircraft (Part 1)
April 1, 2013
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
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Depreciation of Business Aircraft: The Issues Board Members Should Consider
March 1, 2013
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
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Bonus Depreciation: Extended for Another Year
February 1, 2013
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
By: Troy A. Rolf and

Knowing The Difference: Distinguishing Between Business Travel and Commuting.
January 1, 2013
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
By: Troy A. Rolf and

An Aviation Tax Recap: Moving Forward in Reverse
December 1, 2012
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
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Tax Treatment Of Corporate Aircraft Use: Entertainment, Amusement and Recreational Purposes (Part 2)
November 1, 2012
World Aircraft Sales Sales Magazine
By: Troy A. Rolf and

Tax Treatment Of Corporate Aircraft Use: Entertainment, Amusement and Recreational Purposes (Part 1)
October 1, 2012
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
By: Troy A. Rolf and

Defensive Oversight (Part 2) Preparing for State Tax Challenges
September 1, 2012
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
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Defensive Oversight (Part 1) Preparing for Federal Tax Challenges
August 1, 2012
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
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Regional Sales and Use Tax Forum - Regional Update on the Western United States
July 1, 2012
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
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Board of Directors Briefing: Tax Implications of Using the Company Aircraft for Personal and Recreational Purposes
July 1, 2012
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
By: Troy A. Rolf and

New IRS Guidance: Aircraft Management Fees Subject to Transportation Excise Taxes
June 1, 2012
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
By: Keith G. Swirsky

Changes to EU VAT Rules Affect Aircraft Importation (Part 2)
May 1, 2012
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
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Changes to EU VAT Rules Affect Aircraft Importation (Part 1)
April 1, 2012
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
By:

Regional Sales And Use Tax Forum - Regional update on the Mid-Western United States. by Christopher B. Younger
April 1, 2012
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
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Giving An Election Campaign Some Extra Lift? (Part 2)
March 1, 2012
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
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Giving An Election Campaign Some Extra Lift? (Part 1)
February 1, 2012
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
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Regional Sales And Use Tax Forum - Update on the Southeastern United States
February 1, 2012
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
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IRS Record Keeping Requirements
January 1, 2012
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
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Year-End Tax Planning For Aircraft Owners
2011
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
By: Keith G. Swirsky and

Authority to Conduct Part 135 Operations
2011
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
By: Troy A. Rolf and

New Jersey Sales and Use Tax and Aircraft Charter Operations
2011
By: Keith G. Swirsky, , Troy A. Rolf, and

Tax Depreciation of Business Aircraft
2011
World Aircraft Sales Magazine
By: Keith G. Swirsky, Troy A. Rolf, and

Expiration of Air Transportation Excise Tax and Fuel Tax
2011
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New Taxes Levied by the IRS on Corporate Aircraft Operations
2011
By: Keith G. Swirsky

More Restrictions on Aircraft Related Tax Deductions May Be Ahead - Time to Return to the Horse and Buggy?
2011
By: Keith G. Swirsky and

Should I Make My Aircraft Available to a Management Company for Charter
By: Keith G. Swirsky

Board of Directors Briefing Charge-Backs for Personal Use
By: Keith G. Swirsky, Troy A. Rolf, and

Critical First Steps in Buying and Selling Aircraft
By: Keith G. Swirsky

Regulatory Alert - FAA Aircraft Registration
2010

How Flight Cards Can Minimize The Impact of The Personal Use Disallowance Rules
By: Keith G. Swirsky

Aircraft Martini Talk - Gossip That's Too Good to be True
By: Keith G. Swirsky