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Could tax cuts for private jets help Michigan’s aviation businesses?
In the niche but profitable world of selling and maintaining airplanes, one lawmaker says Michigan is at a disadvantage and it’s costing the state business. Not every state charges sales and use tax when someone purchases a plane or obtains replacement parts, but Michigan does. And that 6% tax is scaring off plane buyers and owners in need of maintenance, says Rep. Jim Haadsma, D-Battle Creek. Legislation he introduced last month, House Bills 4898 and 4899, “provides an even playing field in… (www.mlive.com) More...
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If you can afford an expensive private aircraft & operate it privately, then you can afford any tax, any state levies on it?
Welfare for the wealthy.
just give rich, i mean really rich of they have private jets, just give rich plane owners places to spend necessary money without being taxed, and they will scurry like little piggies to the trough.
who else can afford the tax lawyers that make sure they don't pay any more than the minimum?
Rich kickbacks to Gretchen.
You can’t find kids to flip burgers in MI let alone put their games down long enough to learn how to fix airplanes, AND show up to work.
You can’t find kids to flip burgers in MI let alone put their games down long enough to learn how to fix airplanes, AND show up to work.
Good idea Michigan, if you want to increase employment opportunities in aviation and local businesses (hotel, rental cars, restaurants) this should help.
I have taken several corporate aircraft to this facility which does good work. But I have also gone to other facilities. When you price in fuel and pilot expenses it’s not always an easy choice. This just might make the difference between getting a new customer or not.
I have taken several corporate aircraft to this facility which does good work. But I have also gone to other facilities. When you price in fuel and pilot expenses it’s not always an easy choice. This just might make the difference between getting a new customer or not.
