If AOPA was on top of this from the beginning, we wouldn't have to go
through any of this, after all, the new rules were put forth by the CAA
(California Assessor' Association) which should be a red flag in anybodies
book. AOPA needs to get this overturned, not just delayed, think of the Tax
those WarBirds are going to pay!


"Larry Dighera" wrote in message
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Here's some good news for California based aircraft owners:

AOPA GETS HISTORICAL AIRCRAFT CLARIFICATION FROM BOE
At the request of AOPA, the California Board of Equalization (BOE)
has clarified recent changes to the property tax exemption for
historical aircraft. This exemption is available to an original,
restored, or replica aircraft that is 35 years or older. The
confusion arose from changes that went into effect on January 1,
requiring aircraft owners to submit certificates of attendance
from events where the aircraft were on display. Now, in a letter
to assessors, the BOE recommends waiving the requirement for 2004.
Download the letter
( http://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/pdf/lta04012.pdf ).

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