Nor’easter and commuting
02-21-2024, 01:01 PM
#101
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Originally Posted by ancman
When it comes to pilots, they like to shoot first and ask questions later. We’re different from most professions in that it’s easy to look like you’re skirting the rules, when in reality you’re not (e.g. the many pilots who legitimately live in Las Vegas and commute to LAX). Our profession also has tax rules and exceptions that other professions don’t, and not all state tax collectors are familiar with them.
I personally know of one pilot who was a legitimate commuter from another state, and had his wages garnished by the FTB until he was able to prove his innocence (a lengthy battle).
I personally know of one pilot who was a legitimate commuter from another state, and had his wages garnished by the FTB until he was able to prove his innocence (a lengthy battle).
02-21-2024, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by OOfff
and for every one of those, there’s the other one with a condo in incline village who spends far less than half the year there but claims nevada residence. We are also a group who actually skirts the rules, often proudly.
02-21-2024, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ancman
When it comes to pilots, they like to shoot first and ask questions later. We’re different from most professions in that it’s easy to look like you’re skirting the rules, when in reality you’re not (e.g. the many pilots who legitimately live in Las Vegas and commute to LAX). Our profession also has tax rules and exceptions that other professions don’t, and not all state tax collectors are familiar with them.
I personally know of one pilot who was a legitimate commuter from another state, and had his wages garnished by the FTB until he was able to prove his innocence (a lengthy battle).
I personally know of one pilot who was a legitimate commuter from another state, and had his wages garnished by the FTB until he was able to prove his innocence (a lengthy battle).
Originally Posted by OOfff
and for every one of those, there’s the other one with a condo in incline village who spends far less than half the year there but claims nevada residence. We are also a group who actually skirts the rules, often proudly.
02-21-2024, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Gone Flying
the fact that some people don’t adhere to the rules does not justify a state taking money from other people who do not owe it.
02-21-2024, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by OOfff
I bet the number of people who do not owe it is very small. All you have to do is send compelling documentation of your situation. I did when I commuted to CA and had zero issues.
California is unique in that it doesn’t seek out evidence that a pilot is committing tax evasion before making demands.
02-21-2024, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by OOfff
I bet the number of people who do not owe it is very small. All you have to do is send compelling documentation of your situation. I did when I commuted to CA and had zero issues.
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