The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and Conklin & de Decker Associates, Inc. are pleased to announce that they are partnering again this year to offer the Commercial Operators Tax Seminar, titled, “Back to Basics.” This year’s tax seminar will be held in Oak Brook, Illinois on August 6-7, 2013.

Unique from other seminars and workshops, the NATA and Conklin & de Decker tax seminar is the only tax seminar that is designed for commercial operators. Attendees will learn about current tax issues affecting aircraft charter and management companies as well as about important best practices from leading industry experts.

“NATA is pleased to continue its partnership with Conklin & de Decker to offer the only tax seminar designed for Part 135 operators,” said NATA President and CEO Thomas L. Hendricks.  “Get back to basics and up to date on the latest tax issues at this year’s seminar.”

This seminar is a must-attend for all commercial aircraft operators and management company personnel, whether they serve as the Director of Operations, CFO or Controller. Owners and operators that have an aircraft on a 135 certificate or that are considering doing so will find this seminar beneficial to the future of their operation. This year’s Back to Basics seminar will cover the following subjects:

• Understanding Management Agreements
• Flight Department Company aka “Illegal Air Charter”
• Overview and Review of Federal Excise Tax
• FET and Brokering of Charter Flights
• IRS Audits of Charter Management and Management Companies
• Understanding International Fees
• Record Keeping
• Insurance
• State Tax Planning & State Tax Audits

The seminar’s price is $995; however, if you register before July 15, 2013, the Early Bird price is $895. For more information about this seminar visit www.nata.aero/taxseminar or contact Diane Gleason at dgleason@nata.aero.