Looks guys.., why start calling names.., I mean, does it make your stance
any stronger..?? Frankly, this tread started out with the question of
buying an aircraft and paying a tax. Both of you (and the other bystander)
have moved the subject over to a discussion of an "income" tax, as apposed
to a simple fee, licensing, and/or a property tax issue.., and you are
correct..! However, the subject of whether an "individual", as opposed to a
"business".., has a "liability" to pay a tax on the smiple purchase and
operation of an aircraft is getting your balls in an uproar. True again,
the 16th amendment (as ratified.., another subject?) does give congress the
authority to levy and collect a tax on "incomes", but "income" in this case
is NOT derived from the purchase or ownership of an aircraft..., unless it
is used in a business..!! Oh, and by the way, I have a copy of the
incorporation papers for the IRS in the state of Delaware in front of me as
I write (smile) which gives it some authority to act as an "agency" with
limited powers to collect taxes with regards to alcohol, tobacco, and
firearms since it's realignment with the DEA, BATF some years ago. Please
keep searching the IRS code for the definition of "income"..!! Now.., back
to the subject 45 treads back..., and no name calling..!!