IRS PUBLISHES RATES AND TERMINAL CHARGE FOR NONCOMMERCIAL FLIGHTS.
Rev. Rul. 98-14; 1998-1 C.B. 686
- Institutional AuthorsInternal Revenue Service
- Code Sections
- Subject Area/Tax Topics
- Index Termsgross incomefringe benefitsvaluation
- Jurisdictions
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- Tax Analysts Document NumberDoc 98-9220 (2 original pages)
- Tax Analysts Electronic Citation98 TNT 50-21
Rev. Rul. 98-14
[1] For purposes of the taxation of fringe benefits under section 61 of the Internal Revenue Code, section 1.61-21(g) of the Income Tax Regulations provides a rule for valuing noncommercial flights on employer-provided aircraft. Section 1.61-21(g)(5) provides an aircraft valuation formula to determine the value of such flights. The value of a flight is determined under the base aircraft valuation formula (also known as the Standard Industry Fare Level Formula or SIFL) by multiplying the SIFL cents-per-mile rates applicable for the period during which the flight was taken by the appropriate aircraft multiple provided in section 1.61-21(g)(7) and then adding the applicable terminal charge. The SIFL cents-per-mile rates in the formula and the terminal charge are calculated by the Department of Transportation and are reviewed semi-annually.
[2] The following chart sets forth the terminal charges and SIFL mileage rates:
Period During Which Terminal
the Flight Was Taken Charge SIFL Mileage Rates
____________________ ________ __________________________________
1/1/98 - 6/30/98 $31.60 Up to 500 miles = $.1729 per mile
501 - 1500 miles = $.1318 per mile
Over 1500 miles = $.1267 per mile
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[3] The principal author of this revenue ruling is Felicia A. Daniels of the Office of the Associate Chief Counsel (Employee Benefits and Exempt Organizations). For further information regarding this revenue ruling contact, Ms. Daniels on (202) 622-6050 (not a toll-free call).
- Institutional AuthorsInternal Revenue Service
- Code Sections
- Subject Area/Tax Topics
- Index Termsgross incomefringe benefitsvaluation
- Jurisdictions
- LanguageEnglish
- Tax Analysts Document NumberDoc 98-9220 (2 original pages)
- Tax Analysts Electronic Citation98 TNT 50-21