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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Louisiana

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State Aviation Tax

Sales Tax Rate – 4%; plus 0-7.666% local taxes

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

Casual Sale “Yard Sale Rule” Yes
Fly Away Rule Yes
Trade In Value Yes
Credit for Tax Paid Yes
MX Parts Exemption No
MX Labor Exemption No
Aircraft Registration Fee No
Personal Property Tax Yes; less than 6,000lbs and not used for commercial purposes
Jet Fuel Tax Sales tax; (4%)
AvGas Tax

Excise; ($0.20)

Sales tax; (4%)
Dedicated Aviation Fund Yes
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