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Accountants & Tax Advisors for Pilots | TAS Consulting
Specialist Aviation Advisors

Clear skies for your financial future.

Between tight rosters, simulator checks, and changing time zones, worrying about your tax return is the last thing you need. We provide real, human tax advice tailored specifically to the lived reality of Irish commercial and corporate pilots.

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Cross-Border Expertise

Specializing in pilots living in Ireland but flying for overseas airlines, navigating complex dual-tax treaties seamlessly.

Allowances & Per Diems

Ensuring you aren't overtaxed on your overnight subsistence, sector pay, and flat-rate expense allowances.

Loss of License & Wealth

Protecting your income and building early-retirement pension strategies specific to mandatory aviation retirement ages.

Beyond Generic Accounting

Why Aviation Professionals Need Tailored Advice

Aviation isn't a standard 9-to-5, and your tax return shouldn't be treated like one. Generic accountants often miscalculate the nuances of flight crew taxation. They might miss your allowable deductions for union subscriptions, misunderstand how your per diems are taxed, or fail to grasp the implications of holding a foreign base while residing in Ireland.

We speak your language. Whether you're paying off a hefty Type Rating, managing Loss of License insurance, or figuring out your tax residency after a base transfer, we take the administrative weight completely off your shoulders.

Transnational Tax Treaties

Flying for a UK or Middle Eastern carrier but living in Dublin? We handle the Double Taxation Agreements so you aren't taxed twice.

Industry-Specific Deductions

We actively claim relief on flat-rate expenses, specific training courses, and mandatory professional medical exams.

Seamless Digital Process

You can upload your flight logs and expense receipts from a hotel in New York; we handle the paperwork back home in Ireland.

Flight Crew

Who We Serve in the Aviation Sector

From First Officers taking their first right-seat sector to senior Captains planning their retirement, we provide exact, stage-of-career guidance.

Commercial Airline Pilots

Handling PAYE reviews, sector pay taxation, and specific Irish Air Line Pilots' Association (IALPA) fee deductions.

Corporate & Charter Pilots

Managing self-employed income structures, varied contract work, and global travel expense claims.

Freight & Cargo Pilots

Specialized tax advice for night-flying allowances, variable bases, and heavy international route schedules.

Helicopter (Rotary) Pilots

Tax management for search-and-rescue, offshore oil rig transport, and private VIP transport pilots.

Flight Instructors (FIs)

Helping self-employed instructors maximize allowable claims on headset gear, iPad kneeboards, and renewal fees.

Expat Pilots in Ireland

Guiding foreign nationals moving to Ireland for aviation roles through the complexities of the Irish tax net.

Core Solutions

Specialized Aviation Accounting Services

We have replaced dense accounting jargon with clear, humanized, bite-sized facts that actually matter to your take-home pay.

Aviation-Specific Deductions

Uniforms
Flat-Rate Expenses: Revenue allows a specific untaxed allowance for the upkeep of your uniform and flight luggage.
Medicals
Class 1 Aviation Medicals: We ensure your mandatory aeromedical examiner fees and health checkups are fully accounted for.
Training
Type Ratings & Renewals: Structuring tax relief correctly if you've self-funded your A320, B737, or other simulator checks.
Union Dues
IALPA & Memberships: Making sure your professional union and pilot association fees are deducted correctly from your taxable income.

Cross-Border & Expat Tax

Residency
The "183 Day" Rule: Real human advice on how your days spent on layovers affect your Irish tax residency status.
Dual-Tax
Foreign Employers: Live in Dublin but fly out of Heathrow? We manage the double-taxation credits so you don't lose out.
SARP
Relocation Relief: Assistance with the Special Assignee Relief Programme if you've been transferred to an Irish base.
Reporting
Foreign Bank Accounts: Keeping you fully compliant with Revenue regarding overseas accounts used for salary deposits.

Sector Pay & Allowances

Per Diems
Overnight Allowances: Ensuring your tax-free subsistence allowances aren't being incorrectly categorized as taxable salary.
BIK
Staff Travel: Clarifying the Benefit-In-Kind (BIK) implications on discounted airline tickets or jump-seat travel.
Sector Pay
Variable Income: We help balance the tax impact of months with high flight hours versus low-hour roster periods.
Commuting
Travel to Base: Clear guidance on what base-transfer travel is actually tax-deductible under Revenue rules.

Wealth & Future Planning

Pensions
Early Retirement: Pilots face earlier mandatory retirement ages. We structure AVCs to maximize your pension pot quickly.
Insurance
Loss of License: Tax relief optimization for premiums paid into Loss of License and permanent health insurance policies.
Contracting
Limited Companies: Setting up corporate structures for freelance pilots or instructors working on B2B contracts.
Mortgages
Income Proof: Preparing clean, verifiable income statements that banks easily understand when applying for a mortgage.

Ready to optimize your aviation income?

Drop the stress of tax deadlines. Whether you are holding short of the runway or on a layover halfway across the world, our digital-first process makes managing your Irish taxes effortless.

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Common Questions

Pilot Tax FAQs (Human Answers)

I live in Ireland but fly out of a UK base. Where do I pay tax?

This is incredibly common, but it can be tricky. Under the Ireland-UK double taxation agreement, you are generally taxed where you are physically resident. However, your airline will likely deduct UK PAYE at source. We help you file an Irish return that claims credit for the UK tax already paid, ensuring you never pay tax twice on the same salary. We handle all the cross-border paperwork so you don't have to.

Can I claim my Type Rating as a tax deduction?

It depends entirely on your employment status. If you are a standard PAYE employee and pay for a Type Rating to secure a job, Revenue typically views this as putting you in a position to seek employment, which isn't allowable. However, if you are a self-employed pilot or a limited company contractor, the rules change, and training required to maintain your current trade can often be capitalized or expensed. We review your specific contract to give you a definitive answer.

Are my per diems and overnight allowances taxed?

Usually, no. If your airline pays you a subsistence allowance (per diem) to cover food and accommodation while away from your base, and it falls within the civil service rates approved by Irish Revenue, it can be paid entirely tax-free. If your employer pays less than the allowable rate, we can sometimes claim the difference for you at the end of the tax year.

What is the Pilot Flat Rate Expense allowance?

Irish Revenue grants a specific Flat Rate Expense allowance to commercial airline pilots to cover the cost of uniform maintenance and purchasing minor equipment (like luggage or specialized sunglasses) required for the job. You don't need to keep receipts for this specific flat rate; it is a straight deduction off your taxable income. We ensure this is automatically applied to your tax profile every year.

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Email: moh@tasconsulting.ie

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