Sales Tax On Airplane Parts And Labor Eliminated

(Des Moines, IA) — Governor Kim Reynolds has approved a tax break for the aircraft industry. The state sales tax on parts for planes — and on the labor to maintain and repair aircraft — will no longer be charged after July First. During House debate in April, Representative Lee Hein of Monticello said a “lot of business” left Iowa because none of the surrounding states charge sales taxes on parts and labor for planes. Bill backers say it’ll help create jobs and spur enrollment at community colleges in Council Bluffs, Ottumwa and Waterloo that offer aircraft maintenance courses, so students can get FAA certification. Community colleges in Sioux City and Cedar Rapids plan to start aircraft maintenance programs.