At Aero & Marine Tax Professionals, we take pride in our impeccable track record of success. Each one of our 2,400+ clients has experienced substantial savings, ranging from thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars, on their aircraft or vessel purchases.
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Our success can be attributed, in part, to extensive research on the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) decisions and recommendations spanning several decades. Through this research, we have identified every possible method to legally avoid paying sales and use tax. We have compiled a foolproof checklist encompassing all these strategies, which we apply diligently to each of our clients. As a result, our clients are guaranteed to secure their exemption without fail.
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We fully immerse ourselves in every case, providing comprehensive support and maintaining continuous two-way communication with our clients to ensure compliance on all fronts. To streamline the process, we gather information interactively and perform all the necessary documentation in real-time. This approach ensures that our clients adhere to all required steps and eliminates any potential misunderstandings. We meticulously prepare the tax return, subject it to a series of internal reviews, and then submit it to the CDTFA on behalf of our clients.
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Our methodical practices are crucial when obtaining exemptions. These exemptions require meticulous record-keeping and detailed documentation, such as log books, flight logs, business documentation, and more. Each flight is scrutinized, and a single error can trigger the entire tax liability. Therefore, expert guidance is essential to ensure compliance and avoid sales tax.
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WE ACT AS YOUR INTERMEDIARY WITH THE "CDTFA"!
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Among the array of services we provide at Aero & Marine, our clients and their referrals particularly appreciate our role as intermediaries between them and the CDTFA staff as they never have to engage directly with auditors. Once we receive a letter of authorization, all communication with the CDTFA becomes our responsibility. Considering the significant anxiety often associated with the term "tax audit," this alleviates a great deal of stress.
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The entire process concludes with our clients receiving a letter from the CDTFA confirming their supported exemption from sales and use tax—an outcome we achieve consistently.
Owners.
Thomas A. Alston
CEO | Founder
Mr. Alston is the CEO of Aero & Marine Tax Professionals, a renowned authority in California Sales & Use Tax for airplanes, vehicles, and vessels. With a flawless track record, he has personally handled over 2,400 tax returns. Leveraging four decades of experience in management, service innovation, public speaking, and exceptional communication skills, he has established Aero & Marine Tax Professionals as the leading consulting firm in California sales and use tax, specifically focusing on aircraft, vessels, and vehicles. His goal is to make Aero & Marine the central hub for the aviation industry, providing comprehensive answers and referrals to industry professionals. With 20+ years of experience, Mr. Alston has written numerous articles on California Sales and Use Tax for prestigious publications like The Successful Accountant, Inflight USA, The Log, Latitude 38, and various legal and professional journals. He also publishes Tax Matters, a dedicated publication keeping California aircraft and vessel owners informed about tax matters. In his free time, Mr. Alston enjoys traveling to warm destinations with his wife, Jullie Alston.
Jullie Alston
Executive Director
Mrs. Alston holds the position of Executive Director at Aero & Marine Tax Professionals, where she actively participates in preparing and filing numerous tax returns, boasting a flawless success rate. Her management and marketing expertise serves as the bedrock for all activities carried out by Aero & Marine Tax Professionals. With a seven-year tenure leading the company, creating innovative services, public speaking proficiency, exceptional communication skills, and a talent for selecting and training exceptional individuals, Mrs. Alston has propelled Aero & Marine Tax Professionals to become the premier consulting firm in California for sales and use tax, specializing in aircraft, vessels, and vehicles. In addition, Mrs. Alston is a Grant Cardone Licensee, having acquired valuable knowledge from Grant Cardone himself on setting and achieving monumental goals. Recently, she has been conducting seminars and creating inspirational videos for women, dedicating herself to empowering them. Her ultimate objective is to educate, empower, and mentor the upcoming generation of leaders.
Our Leadership Team.
Dallas Rozul
Office Manager
Marcella Diaz
Director of Marketing & Public Relations