Airline Pilots – Cross-Border Tax and Financial Planning

Canadian Aviation Expats working Abroad on Contract Assignment – Tax Consulting Services

Aviation operations have historically needed to move employees and consultants around overseas to accommodate short-term project and contract needs. In many cases employees are attracted to taking on work as a contractor rather than a company employee.

  • ICAO assignments and contracts
  • Transport Canada and other CAA or governmental employee assignments
  • Airline Pilots and Flight Crew
  • AMEs
  • Aircraft Owners/Lessors

QSSA can provide expert advice to individuals considering taking on aviation related work inside or outside of Canada on temporary contracts or permanent employment. The following are some of the issues that need to be considered in advance of accepting international work projects to optimize income, reduce tax liabilities, and reduce stress:

  • After-Tax Canadian/Foreign compensation comparison analysis
  • Tax Planning in Advance
  • Optimize use of Tax Treaties
  • Avoid double taxation of income
  • Minimize tax liabilities
  • Immigration considerations
  • Residency considerations
  • Implications of home rental income
  • Pension considerations
  • Investment considerations
  • Optimize personal tax deductions
    • Flight training expenses
    • Aircraft sale/purchase importation/exportation
    • Aircraft rental/leasing expenses
    • Engine overhaul expenses
    • Maintenance expenses
    • Depreciation

We have a network of service providers and can connect you with tax professionals, immigration specialists and lawyers who have experience in the aviation industry.

Contact us for a free initial consultation.

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