05-01-2008, 10:14 PM
> How does it cost the other candidates and taxpayers money? The jet is owned by a family member and he is still paying first class rates to use it. As best as I can tell he is not asking for handouts to pay for it.
The costs of operating the plane are written off as a business expense. That reduces the company profits, and also taxes. I doubt the 1st class rates cover more than a portion of the costs, so in essence all other taxpayers end up subsidizing the campaign.
The costs of operating the plane are written off as a business expense. That reduces the company profits, and also taxes. I doubt the 1st class rates cover more than a portion of the costs, so in essence all other taxpayers end up subsidizing the campaign.