NBAA has given a Silk Scarf Award to John Hoover, an aviation tax attorney and former chair of the NBAA Tax Committee. This award recognizes Hoover’s significant contributions to the business aviation industry, particularly in providing expert guidance on aviation finance and taxation.
Since joining Holland & Knight as a partner in 2018, Hoover has become a leading authority on structuring business aircraft transactions and navigating federal and state tax issues. His expertise has been invaluable in helping companies understand and comply with evolving tax regulations that affect the aviation industry. Hoover has also been a key figure in addressing tax controversies on behalf of his clients and the broader business aviation community.
Additionally, Hoover has played a crucial role in NBAA’s efforts to clarify complex tax policies and advocate for the industry. As an active member of the NBAA Tax Committee, he has provided input on several regulatory initiatives. He is also a frequent speaker at NBAA's Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference.
NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen praised Hoover’s contributions, stating, “Our entire industry has benefitted from John’s extensive knowledge of IRS tax codes and their impacts on our industry.”
Among Hoover’s notable achievements is his testimony in 2018 on behalf of NBAA regarding bonus depreciation regulations under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Additionally, in 2023 he helped clarify entertainment disallowance rules for employer-provided aircraft.