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 – 7%; Aircraft are exempt from state sales tax

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

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