Flight training tax deductable in the US.

That would be great to know. I'm planning on some training soon when money gets around.

 

Mine is, but then again, it's done through a program at a community college, so it's disguised as "tuition." However, I don't see why it still wouldn't count as an educational cost. I'm sure if you talk to an accountant they'll find some way to make it deductible.

 

I would think that flight training after you have the commercial ticket and you are employed in the industry would be deductible. Training to enter into a new employment field is generally not deductible.

Art

 

My question is does advanced flight training in your own airplane allow you to expense that aircraft time, or does it count toward time the plane is used for business for deductibility purposes.

 

Although I "could" answer I would check w/ a tax lawyer .... The law will change often enough that the 56.00 question for 15 minutes is much better than becoming a red flag and promting an audit

 

Unless you are an "audit lottery" fan.

If your aircraft is owned by your business and you are the corporate pilot - OK. Otherwise, don't think about it.