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Tax breaks subsidize billionaire private jet boom, report finds

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A report by the Institute for Policy Studies highlights significant tax advantages for private jet owners, effectively subsidizing the ultra-wealthy. While commercial air travel is subject to a 7.5% federal ticket tax, private jets contribute disproportionately less to aviation funding relative to their flight volume. Tax breaks, such as 100% bonus depreciation for qualifying aircraft purchases, can significantly reduce a buyer's tax liability, with some individuals purchasing jets primarily for these financial benefits rather than immediate use. Additionally, several states offer full or near-total sales tax exemptions on private jet purchases, further reducing the cost for affluent buyers. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Mia Osmonbekov ·

    ‘We all chip in’: America’s $40 billion private jet boom is taking off, and taxpayers are helping billionaires foot the bill

    Private flyers get tax breaks and taxpayer-funded airport projects while contributing relatively little to air traffic infrastructure

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