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Trump Signs Tax Bill Reinstating 100% Bonus Depreciation for Business Aircraft

Independence Day legislation includes permanent full expensing for new and used aircraft in business operations.

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President Donald Trump signs the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on the South Lawn of the White House. [Credit: The White House]
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Key Takeaways:

President Donald Trump signed into law a sweeping tax-and-spending bill on July 4 that reinstates 100% bonus depreciation for qualified property, including business aircraft.

The provision, effective for property placed in service on or after January 19, 2025, restores full expensing for both new and pre-owned aircraft used in business under IRS guidelines.

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