July 3, 2025
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The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’: 100% Bonus Depreciation Returns for Aircraft and Yachts in 2025
Significant Tax Savings for Yacht and Jet Acquisition
100% bonus depreciation is back for yachts and aircraft, offering a powerful incentive for acquisitions in 2025. Here’s how to benefit.
What is the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’?
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the “Big Beautiful Bill”, a landmark tax package that reinstates 100% bonus depreciation for both new and used aircraft and yacht purchases. This legislation presents a remarkable opportunity for buyers: qualifying aircraft and yachts placed into business service may now be eligible for a 100% first-year tax deduction, a significant incentive for acquisitions planned for 2025.
Watch CNBC's Inside Wealth segment covering bonus depreciation under the Big Beautiful Bill
How JFA Yacht and JFA Aviation can help
At JFA Yacht & JFA Aviation, we have long-standing relationships with leading tax advisors and strategists. We are uniquely positioned with the knowledge and experience to assist clients in placing aircraft and yachts into business service in ways that may allow them to take full advantage of this tax incentive.
Our team offers:
• Access to an exclusive inventory of aircraft and yachts tailored to your mission and business needs
• Expert guidance in aligning acquisitions with business use requirements
• Coordination with tax professionals to support compliant and optimized asset placement
• Full-service brokerage support through sourcing, negotiation, inspection, and closing
Next Steps: Using 100% Bonus Depreciation to Buy a Yacht
Tideline Solutions and JFA Yacht plan for more than just the initial yacht purchase. Together, we help our clients plan across multiple yacht ownership cycles to upgrade intelligently, leverage tax codes repeatedly, and build toward retirement. Upon retiring, owners are left with either their dream yacht paid off and ready to enjoy, a yacht generating charter income, or even just an asset to sell for liquidity. James states that JFA Yacht clients often start with the purchase of one yacht and, over 10-15 years, upgrade toward their ideal vessel, all while leveraging tax and financial tools.
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