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Aircraft Repair Expense Deduction Expanded
By Louis M. Meiners, Jr., CPA


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Aircraft:
Federal Tax Issues
By Valerie Shelton, Kraft CPAs, PLLC


(157kb)
Airport Wildlife Management Programs May Tame Risks
Judy Sarles - Next Dimension Publishing, LLC.


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Appreciating the Depreciation
Tax Treatment for Business-Use Aircraft
By Craig A. Max, IV


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Bonus Depreciation and Enhanced Expensing
Louis M. Meiners, Jr., CPA and Jonathan Levy, JD


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Bonus Deprecitation and Enhanced Expensing Available for Aircraft Purchases in 2009
Louis M. Meiners, Jr. CPA, JD and Jonathan Levy, JD


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Companies That Stress Safety Reap Rewards
Joseph J. Moeggengberg


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Defending Your Aircraft Deductions Before the IRS
By Louis M. Meiners, Jr., CPA


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Economic Stimulus Package Includes Incentives for Aircraft Acquisition in 2009
Daniel Cheung, CPA


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Electing to Group Your Aircraft
with Your Operating Business May Yield Income Tax Savings
By Louis M. Meiners, Jr. CPA


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Estate and Liability Planning for Aircraft Operators Under a New Democratic Administration
Louis M. Meiners Jr. CPAand Jonathan Levy, JD


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Expanded Expensing and Bonus Depreciation Within the 2008 Economic Stimulus Act
Louis M. Meiners, Jr. CPA


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Flight Qualification for Older Pilots
By Walt Adair


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Flying Your U.S. Registered Aircraft in the European Union?


(93kb)
Fuel Nozzle Maintenance
By Dean Dohm


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Handling Crosswinds Isn't a Breeze
Thomas C. Smith


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How to Qualify for Bonus Depreciation on a Purchased Aircraft Position
Louis M. Meiners Jr., CPA


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Is A Lap Child An Unsafe Passenger?
Judy Sarles - Next Dimension Publishing, LLC.


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James K. Coyne's Letter to Barack Obama
James K. Coyne


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Lithium Ion Batteries Should Be Handled with Care
William A. Taylor


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Logging Flight Time Has Its Benefits
Thomas M. Holliger - Phoenix Aviation


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Maintaining Flexibility When Acquiring a Position on a New Jet Aircraft
Louis M. Meiners, Jr. CPA


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Make Your Voice Heard in the Fight to Defeat User Fees
By Ed Bolen - President/CEO NBAA


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Maximizing Tax Deductions for Personal Use of a Business Aircraft
Louis M. Meiners, Jr. CPA


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New Law Creates Enhanced Creditor Rights Against Pilots
By Louis M. Meiners, Jr. CPA


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Not Just The Fortune 500:
International Business Risk Can Impact Any Business
By Scott Lambert - Senior Vice President, Manager of ACE International AdvantageŽ, part of ACE Global Underwriting Group.
Assessing and Managing Overseas Business Risk


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Protecting and Preserving Your Family's Wealth
By Joe M. Goodman


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Rebuilding of Aircraft Records: An Overview
By Rick Smith


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Recent Changes in the Tax Law Require a Fresh Look at Planning
By Louis M. Meiners, Jr., CPA


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Sales & Use Tax
By Stephanie Dalton-Bechard, KraftCPAs, PLLC


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Senate Bill Nixes Onerous Tax Change
Existing Rules Remain Despite Lawmakers' Push
By Craig A. Max, IV


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Standing Firmly on the Leading Edge of Aviation Insurance
AIG Aviation
William Lovett


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Sunny Florida Not So Sunny for Some Aircraft Owners:
By Valerie Shelton, Kraft CPAs, PLLC


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Tax Preflight
Personal Use Update
By Craig A. Max, IV


(266kb)
TAXiing for Takeoff:
Tax Consequences of Personal Use of a Company Airplane
By Craig A. Max, IV


(39kb)
The MU-2B
By Ken Davidson


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The Repeal of Sutherland Lumber
Impact on Personal Use of Aircraft
By Louis M. Meiners, Jr. CPA


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Training Has Its Pluses and Minuses
Scott W. Lunsford


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Treaty May Delay Aircraft Sales
By Louis Meiners Jr. CPA


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With an Aircraft Purchase, You're Either Soaring or Sorry
Blake Tumbleson


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Your Passenger Safety Briefing May Be Too Brief
Judy Sarles - Next Dimension Publishing, LLC.