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California

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State Aviation Taxes

Sales Tax Rate – 7.5%; plus 0-2.5% local tax.

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

Casual Sale “Yard Sale Rule” Limited to family members or a trust which is limited and revocable
Fly Away Rule Yes
Trade In Value No
Credit for Tax Paid
MX Parts Exemption Limited
MX Labor Exemption Yes
Aircraft Registration Fee No
Personal Property Tax Yes; 1-1.2% annually
Jet Fuel Tax

Excise; ($0.02)

Sales Tax; (7.5%)

AvGas Tax Excise; ($0.18)
Dedicated Aviation Fund Yes
Unique to State Taxes

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