Cousteau135

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. "

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.

LotsaTypes

WRONG! Bout 6 months ago, I was imputed for just this exact situation. I fought it tooth n nail! NO Help from Union what so ever!
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

AtlasPilot1

That quote is from the company published interpretation of the actual tax law.........which is not accurate and is a dated document written before the last contract.

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.

captainv

I did, recently, and they won't fight it.

atpcliff

Hopefully, the Union will be able to get rid of imputed income in our new contract.
Namaste...

Atlas Shrugged

But, but, but, the big shiny jet...

The really sad part is that people are still taking jobs at Southern.

Whiplash6

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.

AtlasPilot1

That's a shame. Next time I see those guys I'll ask as well as to why they didn't step in for you.

Mojouo

Rumor is the last 747 class of the year will be this Monday 7/17 class. Anyone heard anything along those lines as well?

captainv

Heard that as well. 767 will keep rolling.