The Aircraft
Owner’s
Tax Briefing
Texas aircraft property tax is complicated.
Understanding it shouldn’t be.
01Own
You own an aircraft.
Now what?
From ownership structure to taxable location, the details matter.
02File
The April 15
Deadline
Aircraft Renditions
What you’re required to report, when it’s due, and what can happen when it’s missed.
- Who Must File?
- What Do I Need?
- Missed the Deadline?
03Fly
Where Your Aircraft Flies Matters
Your aircraft may spend only part of the time in Texas. Depending on how it’s operated, that activity can affect its taxable value.
04Value
$4,250,000
But is that the right value?
How Texas Appraisal Districts Value Aircraft.
- Aircraft
Condition - Airframe &
Engine Hours - Market
Evidence
05Something’s Wrong
We Help Straighten Out Complex Aircraft Tax Issues.
Aircraft property tax issues are more common than you might think. Here are some of the problems we frequently see:
- I never received a notice.
What now? - My aircraft was sold.
Why am I still being taxed? - I didn’t know I had to file a rendition.
- The CAD has the wrong value.
- There’s a tax lien on my aircraft.
- I fly in states other than Texas.
06The Flight Plan
Important Dates
at a Glance
Stay ahead with this annual timeline for Texas aircraft property tax.
- JAN 01Taxable status
& situs date - APR 15Rendition
deadline - SPRINGAppraisal
notices - MAYProtest
deadline - SUMMERARB
hearings - FALLTax bills
Still Have
Questions?
You don’t need to become an aircraft property tax expert. That’s our job.
Let’s Talk About Your AircraftYour Property. Our Priority.