Tax, Aviation and Bankruptcy Attorneys

Good Attorneys At Law, P.A. represents clients in aviation tax structuring and transactions, taxpayer representation before the IRS and state taxing authorities, and tax negotiation.

Good Attorneys At Law, PA counsels clients seeking Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection.

Ari Good practices in aviation taxation, corporate and partnership tax, international taxation and in representing clients before state and federal taxing authorities.

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Important Resources

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
www.faa.gov

N-Number Lookup
http://registry.faa.gov/
aircraftinquiry/NNum_Inquiry.aspx

Good Attorneys At Law, P.A. has extensive experience in aviation transactions and aircraft tax law. Ari Good has closed hundreds of aircraft transactions involving everything from light sport aircraft to Fortune 100 business jets.

Ari Good can assist you with any of the following:

Aircraft Dry Leasing
Aircraft Depreciation and Recapture
Aircraft Like-Kind Exchanges
Entity Selection, Formation and Dissolution
FAA Regulatory Compliance
Flight Club Design

Fractional and Co-Ownership Arrangements
Non-US Citizen Ownership Arrangements
Part 91/135 Leases and Management Agreements
Sales and Use Tax Exemptions and Planning

A Sample of Notable Accomplishments Include:

Resolving challenges to aircraft leasing structures on "passive activities" and "hobby loss" grounds
Negotiating a "safe harbor" structure with the Colorado Department of Revenue for aircraft sales taxes that became standard policy for Colorado aircraft owners
Challenging New York sales tax examinations based on faulty claims to jurisdiction over aircraft hangared in New Jersey, Connecticut and surrounding states

We Form Teams

Good Attorneys At Law, PA connects members of the general aviation community with the “best of breed” in aircraft brokers, lenders, insurers, title and escrow companies and other aircraft professionals. Mr. Good routinely works closely and respectfully with his client's other tax and legal advisors, including assisting clients' Certified Public Accountants with niche filing and reporting matters.

Did You Know?

Many private owner-pilots using their planes for business like to take friends, business associates and family along for the ride. Be cautious about accepting any form of "compensation" (money or otherwise) for these flights so as not to violate the "illegal charter" provisions of the FAA regulations.

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Continuing Education

Ari Good is a frequent speaker and actively participates in shaping aviation tax policy. Mr. Good’s speaking engagements include CPE presentations to the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Aircraft Trades Association. The firm hosts the Aviation Tax Lawyer, a blog dedicated to the needs of the general aviation community.

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Do You Need Aviation Tax Advice?

Mr. Good supports aircraft dealers, brokers, flight schools and commercial operators worldwide in operational, regulatory and compliance matters. His firm’s services are aimed at maximizing federal income tax deductions and managing state sales and use tax obligations. Ari Good provides targeted advice in federal excise tax matters facing commercial operators and fractional programs. He regularly helps his clients navigate the complex relationships between the tax laws and FAA regulations.

Naples

7935 Airport Pulling Rd - Suite 216
Naples, FL 34109
Tel: (239) 216-4106
Fax: (239) 216-4107

Fort Myers

5237 Summerlin Commons Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Tel: (239) 877-4183
Fax: (941) 866-7601

Port Charlotte

18245 Paulson Dr
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
Tel: (941) 240-2072
Fax: (941) 866-7601

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