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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South Dakota

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State Aviation Taxes

Sales Tax Rate – 4%; plus 0-2% local taxes

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

Casual Sale “Yard Sale Rule” No
Fly Away Rule Yes
Trade In Value No
Credit for Tax Paid
MX Parts Exemption No
MX Labor Exemption No
Aircraft Registration Fee Yes; tiered by weight
Personal Property Tax No
Jet Fuel Tax Excise; ($0.04)
AvGas Tax Excise; ($0.06)
Dedicated Aviation Fund Yes
Unique to State Taxes Airline Flight property tax

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