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That sounds like a nice plane.... (For what it's worth, my tax bill
was only $4300)

I highly recommend you go talk to an aviation lawyer who understands tax
ramifications of what you are planning. There are some companies that
specialize in doing stuff like this, but I have no idea what they charge.

legal way for me to avoid paying ~$15,000, then I'll seriously consider
it.


Excellent advice. I am now expert, but here are some thoughts/rambings.

If you want a new plane, with new title, you will likely not be able to get
away with this ruse.

(when you do something to avoid a tax that would appear to be for no other
reason than tax avoidance, they can usually get you. You might try an out
of state corporation for rental, put it on leaseback elsewhere, and not ever
rent it out. Then bring it home and take it private after the failed
venture).

Another idea may be to buy a demo plane from an out of state distributor,
these can be titled new. Then lease the demo back to the dealer for a long
enough period to qualify. It won't be new, it will be broken in. New
title, nearly new plane, bonus depreciation for business use.

Just a thought.