08/17/2026
✈️ FLIGHT CREW: YOUR CREW BASE AND TAX RESIDENCE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THE SAME THING.
You can live in one state, be based in another, and fly trips throughout the country.
That can make tax season confusing.
At BBITS Aviation Tax Services, we review the complete picture:
📍 Where you actually live
✈️ Your assigned crew base
📄 States reported on your W-2
💰 State income tax withholding
🔄 Any residence or base changes during the year
For qualifying air-carrier employees, federal law also contains special rules concerning which states may tax airline compensation.
Your crew base should **not automatically be treated as your state of tax residence.
Before you file, make sure your tax preparer understands that distinction.
📩 Request the BBITS Flight Crew Tax Checklist.
BBITS Aviation Tax Services
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