Hola queridos amigos, en este breve blog les voy a explicar algo que, si no están muy familiarizados, creo que les sorprendió descubrirlo.
Aquí tienes una pregunta
¿Alguna vez has pensado por qué algunas personas muy ricas gastan millones de dólares en pinturas que, para ser sincero, no parecen valer la pena de todos modos?
Quiero decir, ¡algunas de estas piezas parecen pinturas con los dedos hechas por un niño pequeño! Pero aquí está el truco: hay más de lo que parece. Déjame desglosarlo en términos simples.
Así que imagina esto: eres multimillonario y el recaudador de impuestos quiere su parte con una factura de 80 millones de dólares. Ay, ¿verdad? Sin embargo, no se preocupe porque existe una pequeña laguna en el mundo del arte que puede salvarle el día.
En primer lugar está lo que llamamos “puerto libre”. Es una instalación de almacenamiento de súper lujo donde puedes guardar tus obras de arte sin tener que preocuparte por problemas como las leyes fiscales. Por lo tanto, lo que sucede a veces es que los multimillonarios simplemente compran una pintura por unos 50 millones de dólares y luego la arrojan al puerto libre.
Aquí es donde ocurre la magia. Esperan un rato y luego colocan el cuadro en una plataforma de subasta. ¿Sabes que las subastas de arte pueden ser una locura? A veces, estas personas se dejan llevar por el entusiasmo y dan más dinero del que vale.
Por lo tanto, cuando esta pintura de 50 millones de dólares se vende en una subasta, fácilmente puede alcanzar los 80 millones de dólares o incluso más. Loco ¿verdad? Espera hasta que escuches esto.
En lugar de vender la obra de arte y pagar impuestos sobre las ganancias obtenidas con su venta, prefieren donarla a un museo. Se les otorga una increíble deducción de impuestos del IRS cada vez que realizan donaciones tan importantes. Al final, esto les impide pagar 80 millones de dólares en impuestos.
Esto puede parecer una locura, pero algunos ricos están felices de explotar esta laguna jurídica perfectamente legal. ¿Por qué no? ¡Probablemente me uniría a ellos si tuviera tanto dinero!
Aquí es donde entro yo. Aunque es inteligente, hay algo… ¿sabes qué? …¿asqueroso por eso?
Los multimillonarios simplemente utilizan el arte como paraíso fiscal; Esto no concuerda con el verdadero sentido del arte, ¿verdad?
El arte está destinado a inspirarnos, pensar y desafiarnos. Sin embargo, cuando los individuos más ricos lo transforman en un medio para esconderse de los impuestos, algo de su encanto desaparece.
De nuevo, ¿alguna vez piensas en todos esos artistas que no tienen otra opción que luchar duro para ganarse el pan de cada día? Por otro lado, estos personajes famosos pagan millones por cuadros que no colgarán en sus paredes. ¿Suena injusto a veces?
No quiero decir que esté en contra de encontrar formas de reducir creativamente las facturas de impuestos anuales. Sin embargo, si esos ahorros se producen a expensas del mundo del arte y de los artistas que crean esta atmósfera a su alrededor, que así sea. Esa es mi línea límite.
No puedo negar la brillantez de esta laguna fiscal, pero aún así me incomoda un poco.
Quizás debería haber un cambio en el mundo del arte que no sólo beneficie a los multimillonarios.
Translated To English
Hello dear friends, in this short blog I'm going to explain something which if you're not too familiar with, I believe it was shock you to find out.
Here's a question for you
Ever contemplated why some very rich people spend millions of dollars on paintings that, to be frank, don’t seem worth it anyway?
I mean, some of these pieces look like finger-paintings done by a toddler! But here’s the catch: there's more than meets the eye. Let me break it down for you in simple terms.
So imagine this: You’re a billionaire and the taxman wants his share with an $80 million invoice. Ouch, right? However, fret not because there is a sneaky little art world loophole that can save your day.
Firstly, there is what we call “free port”. It’s a super deluxe storage facility type thing where you can keep your artwork without having to worry about problems like tax laws. Therefore, what happens sometimes is that billionaires just buy one painting at about $50 million and then shove it into free port.
This is where the magic happens. They wait for a while then place the painting on an auction platform. Do you know that art auctions can be crazy? Sometimes, these individuals are caught up with enthusiasm and give more money than how much it is worth.
Therefore, when this $50 million painting is sold at an auction, it can easily fetch $80 million or even more. Insane right? Wait till you hear this.
Rather than selling the artwork and paying tax on profits earned by selling it they instead prefer to donate it to a museum. They are bestowed with an awesome IRS tax write-off whenever they make such major donations. Eventually, this keeps them from footing $80 million payment in taxes.
This may seem like pie in the sky but some wealthy are happy to exploit this perfectly legal loophole. Why not? I’d probably join them if I had so much money!
This is where I come in. Although it’s smart, there is something… you know what? …disgusting about it?
The billionaires are just employing art as a tax haven; this does not agree with the real sense of art, does it?
Art is meant for inspiration, thinking and challenging us. However, when transformed into a means for hiding from taxes by the wealthiest individuals, something of its charm disappears.
Again, do you ever think about all those artists who have no other choice but to struggle hard just to earn their daily bread? On the other hand, these famous people pay millions for paintings that they won’t hang on their walls. It sounds unfair sometimes?
I don’t mean to imply that I’m against finding ways on how to reduce one’s annual tax bills creatively. However, if such savings come at the expense of the art world and the artists who create this atmosphere around them, so be it. That’s my boundary line.
I cannot deny the brilliance of this tax loophole, but it still makes me a little uncomfortable.
Perhaps there should be a change in the art world that will not only benefit billionaires.
What an interesting and thought-provoking blog post! It definitely sheds light on a fascinating aspect of the art world that may not be commonly known. It's inspiring to see the creativity and resourcefulness some individuals employ when it comes to navigating tax laws. While the use of art as a tax strategy may raise some ethical questions, it's encouraging that you're pondering the impact on artists and the true essence of art. Your perspective on balancing financial strategies with art's intrinsic value shows a deep appreciation for both. Your call for a change in the art world that benefits not just billionaires but artists as well is a positive and important sentiment. Keep exploring these intriguing topics - your insights are truly engaging!
I'm truly happy and honored that my views and opinion is appreciated by you. Thank you so much for the comment it is a true motivation for me friend. I'm grateful.
Art is more than just impressing people with pictures, it brings beauty in our world and it's what makes even the entire universe a fascinating experience.
There's no wonders without art🎨👨🎨
Your contributions and insights enrich the community and add depth to discussions. Your voice is valued and appreciated here. Keep sharing your views and opinions as they bring beauty and wonder to our world. Your efforts truly make a difference, and I'm glad to see how deeply motivated you are. Art truly is a captivating experience that enhances our world. Thank you for being a part of this creative and inspiring journey!
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