As of July 1, 2024, the Bahamas Customs & Excise Department has imposed substantial and egregious fees on pilots flying General Aviation aircraft on recreational flights. Pilots should be mindful of these new and additional fees before considering flying to the Bahamas. Read More
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State Aviation Tax

Sales Tax Rate – 6.35%; Aircraft 6,000lbs or more CTOW are exempt from sales tax.

Possible exemptions to sales tax and other non-sales related taxes –

Casual Sale “Yard Sale Rule” No
Fly Away Rule Yes
Trade In Value Yes
Credit for Tax Paid
MX Parts Exemption Yes
MX Labor Exemption Yes
Aircraft Registration Fee Yes; tiered
Personal Property Tax No
Jet Fuel Tax No
AvGas Tax No
Dedicated Aviation Fund No
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