New Aircraft Owner Warning: Stay Out of Florida!

Submitted by Jason on Thu, 03/13/2008 - 06:41

I thought that Maine was the only state in the Union with lawmakers ridiculous enough to charge taxes on aircraft that visit their state. I was wrong; Florida is even worse! In Maine, if an aircraft has been owned for less than one year and spends more than 20 days in the state, Maine sends the owner a bill for 5% of the aircraft's value. If you think that's bad, Florida will send you a bill for 6% 'use tax' if the aircraft is in the state for just one night.

If you bought your aircraft in the last six months, don't fly it to Florida (or Maine)!

Hopefully this didn't ruin anyone's plans of flying to Sun 'n Fun next month. If you think this policy is outrageous and want to help do something about it write to Paula Raeburn at:

Paula Raeburn, CAE
Executive Director
Florida Aviation Trades Association
4685 Longbow Drive
Titusville, FL 32796

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