Avoid costly mistakes, failed exemptions, and unexpected tax bills.
Learn how to properly structure and maintain your California sales & use tax exemption—before the CDTFA comes knocking.
A complimentary, one-hour webinar hosted by Aero & Marine Tax Professionals featuring founder and CEO Thomas A. Alston.
📅 June 16, 2026 | 10:00 AM PT
⏱ 60 Minutes | Live Q&A Included
🎟 Free to Attend
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This webinar is for aircraft, vessel, and high-value vehicle owners—as well as business decision-makers—who want to properly structure and maintain California sales and use tax exemptions while avoiding the costly risks of a DIY approach.
✔ The Most Common California Tax Exemptions
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Interstate Commerce (Business Use)
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Principal Use Test (Personal Use)
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Charter Exemption (Part 135)
✔ Why DIY Exemptions Fail More Often Than They Succeed
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Relying on incomplete or secondhand advice
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Misunderstanding how the CDTFA evaluates compliance
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Overlooking critical documentation requirements
✔ The Hidden Risk: False Confidence
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Why “filing correctly” doesn’t mean you’re protected
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The dangers of “hangar talk” and dockside advice
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What actually happens during a CDTFA audit
✔ How to Stay Audit-Ready Year Round
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What proper documentation really looks like
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The importance of third-party verification
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How small mistakes turn into large tax liabilities
✔ The Difference Between DIY and a Managed Strategy
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Reactive vs. proactive compliance
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One-time setup vs. ongoing oversight
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Why most exemptions fail without professional guidance
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Industry Expert
Thomas A. Alston
CEO & Founder
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals
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.