06/12/2026
Private aircraft may be the headline—but the real IRS message is bigger: mixed-use business assets are now audit targets. ✈️
If your company deducts travel, vehicles, retreats, or owner perks, “business purpose” must be documented before the return is filed—not reconstructed after the audit notice.
Two overlooked risks:
✅ A disallowed business deduction can also create taxable income to the owner/shareholder
✅ Each trip segment needs its own substantiation; one business meeting may not protect a primarily personal trip
𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 means aligning deductions, fringe benefits, payroll reporting, and bookkeeping records year-round.