Atlas Air Hiring
"Example 4: Crewmember is on Reserve Standby at Base JFK.
Transportation to JFK is TAXABLE. Hotel accommodation while sitting Base standby is TAXABLE. "
I've fought and lost the "it's required by the company" argument and have been advised by a tax attorney to NOT write these charges off or face possible audit. So, if you're based in ANC, plan to be charged about $7,000 - $10,000 per year in imputed income as I have in the years I've been based there (I live in Spokane). Your individual tax situation will determine the actual amount you lose from this benefit... but for most that's probably at least one mortgage payment. But at least I'm not paying for a crash pad... right? As a result, imputed income often becomes a determining factor in base selection.
Cheers!
Disclaimer: I am not a CPA, Tax Attorney or Certified Financial Advisor... just a dumb a$$ pilot that has stayed one too many nights at the pound cake palace.
On Reserve
Joined APC: Jun 2012
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Cost me $300+ in imputed taxes! (I pay about 38% in taxes because of other income). Total goat ******. Imputed income is the DEVIL!
Don't come to Atlas unless you can live in base
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jan 2017
Posts: 48
Unfortunately, KC and taxable travel has been consistent on this subject with me for years. I paraphrase from the 5 page document on taxable travel found in GlobalMess:
"Example 4: Crewmember is on Reserve Standby at Base JFK.
Transportation to JFK is TAXABLE. Hotel accommodation while sitting Base standby is TAXABLE. ".
"Example 4: Crewmember is on Reserve Standby at Base JFK.
Transportation to JFK is TAXABLE. Hotel accommodation while sitting Base standby is TAXABLE. ".
If the union failed to help you on this, contact the lead steward or vice exco pp....they should help!!!
I fought this battle years ago, won, and haven't had any issues since. R2 at a base hotel is NOT imputable. Again, if you are being imputed keep fighting it, keep going up the chain in the union if your not getting the answer you need. I have taken R2 at my base many times (and I live there btw, but take the hotel anyways) and do not get imputed since I fought back. Keep fighting it.
Good luck.
And yes, the inconsistency and misapplication of these laws is another reason one should think twice before coming here vs.holding out for something else.
Banned
Joined APC: Dec 2014
Posts: 532
Unfortunately, these blockheads believe that changing their cover photo to a Boeing 7blank7 has more intrinsic value than working for a fair and equitable employer.
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