Federal and State Tax Issues

Our practice includes counseling clients in structuring their aircraft acquisition, ownership and operations to maximize tax-planning opportunities with respect to federal taxation, including depreciation and tax-deferred exchanges, as well as state sales and use tax matters. We also represent clients in federal aviation excise tax controversies such as:  

• IRS Excise Tax Audits
• Appealing an assessment of Federal Excise Taxes
• Filing for a refund of Federal Excise Taxes paid
• 1031 Like Kind Exchange Issues

DOT CBP FAA TSA Enforcement

Aviation is a highly regulated business environment.  The Federal Aviation Regulations Explained  book series demonstrates that Jackson & Wade has unmatched regulatory knowledge and experience.  Our aviation law attorneys have been representing pilots in FAA and DOT enforcement actions for more than 20 years. From counseling about early steps to take through representation at hearings and appeals, we will ensure that a company's rights and interests are protected. Jackson & Wade also has extensive experience in counseling clients on how to avoid FAA/DOT enforcement altogether, through Safety Management Systems and Voluntary Self Disclosure programs.