The CAVU Approach™ uses fractional jet ownership to create massive depreciation that offsets ACTIVE income — not just passive gains. Minimum qualification: $500K+ federal tax write-off needed.
Four pillars that make fractional jet ownership the most powerful tax strategy for high-income earners.
Turn $50,000 into $500,000 in depreciation through strategic fractional jet ownership.
Leverage Section 168(k) bonus depreciation with aircraft ownership that qualifies for immediate 100% write-off in year one.
Unlike real estate, aircraft depreciation offsets ACTIVE W-2 and business income.
Real estate depreciation only offsets passive income. Aircraft ownership creates active losses that reduce your highest-taxed income.
Simple administrative involvement qualifies you - no flight time required.
Attend quarterly board meetings, review charter agreements, approve maintenance schedules. No pilot's license needed.
Structured ownership minimizes capital requirements while maximizing tax benefits.
Professional syndication structure allows participation at $50K-$100K investment levels with full depreciation benefits.
To claim depreciation for tax year 2026, your fractional ownership must be structured and closed by October 31. The clock is ticking.
This strategy is designed for a specific profile of high-income earner.
Entrepreneurs and business owners who need $500K+ in federal tax write-offsand want to offset their active business income.
Executives, physicians, and professionals paying 37% on W-2 incomewho need strategies that offset active (not just passive) income.
Minimum Qualification: $500K+ federal tax write-off needed
If you don't need at least $500,000 in tax write-offs this year, this strategy may not be the right fit.
In 30 minutes, Bobby Keller, CTBA, will review your specific situation and show you exactly how fractional jet ownership could reduce your tax burden by $150,000 or more.
We help clients across the United States