How High-Net-Worth Families Use Aviation Depreciation Strategies

The High Net Worth Podcast with Fexingo: Wealth Management, Tax Strategy, and Affluent Finance · Jul 11, 2026 · 11m · transcript

Lucas and Luna explore how wealthy families use aircraft depreciation—specifically accelerated depreciation under Section 179 and bonus depreciation—to reduce taxable income. They break down the mechanics using a Gulfstream G650 example, explain the 50% business-use rule, and discuss the 2026 phase-down of bonus depreciation to 60%. The episode also covers the alternative minimum tax implications for high earners, and why a fractional share or charter structure may be more practical for families flying fewer than 150 hours annually. A concrete look inside a niche but powerful tax-planning…