Chapter 134: Tax refund policy

In November, the most enlightened events in North America were only "Toy Story" and Pixar Animation Studios. Besides, there was also Blue Sky Studios. The limelight of the two completely surpassed all the live-action movies and became the most attractive media and animation studios. audience opinion.

However, at the Super Bowl in early December, an advertisement for "The Truman Show" was suddenly broadcast. In just 30 seconds, it showed a completely different style.

"Ryan Gosling has matured, as if he has found his own shooting style, instead of blindly pursuing bloody, horror, and violent images."

"Nicolas Cage's acting skills are amazing, and Charlize Theron is absolutely in the style of Ryan Gosling, tall, blond, and a model..."

"After the transformation of "The Evil Ghost", Ryan Gosling has completely changed his directing style. "The Truman Show" will be a gorgeous transformation, a new way of filming, just like his Just like investing in Blue Sky Studios last year, it was full of boldness and risk, and I look forward to the early release of "The Truman Show."

From the second day of the Super Bowl, Paramount carried out large-scale publicity in the media, and Nicholas Cage once again became the focus of the media.

Some time ago, he has become a frequent visitor in the media, even familiar with the public relations campaign that started in mid-October.

Although the box office performance of "Leaving Las Vegas" is not very good, it lacks hot topics and seems a bit flat.

However, Nicholas Cage, who can’t stand the leading role in the film, is becoming more and more popular, and as the release time of "The Truman Show" is getting closer, it is expected that his popularity will increase a little bit, and many viewers are excited. With his heat, he walked into the movie theater.

At the same time, the topic of Nicholas Cage's origin in the Coppola family also kept appearing in the media and newspapers.

Nicholas Cage has no objection to this, he is not Sofia, he hates to use the identity of the Coppola family to promote and hype.

Almost at the same time, promotional posters of "The Truman Show" appeared on the conspicuous positions of every movie theater and video rental store in North America.

Except for the Super Bowl, Ryan didn't ask too much about the publicity plan for the whole film. Paramount's publicity experience can no longer be described as rich, far beyond his comparison.

In mid-December, the much-anticipated Golden Globe Awards announced the nominees. "Leaving Las Vegas" was no surprise and was shortlisted for many awards, including Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Picture, and five awards for Best Screenplay.

It also announced the time and location of the 53rd American Film and Television Golden Globe Awards, which will be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 21, 1996.

"The tax management of the studio is simply terrible."

Penelope Pataky sat on the sofa and couldn't help complaining: "I really don't know how the previous accountants avoided taxes. They are so stupid."

Wealthy Americans generally hire professional lawyers and accountants to deal with tax issues. They usually choose to design various reasonable plans through the redistribution of income and expenses to achieve the effect of tax saving and tax avoidance.

Apparently, though, that business has now been handed over to Penelope-Pataky's law and tax firm.

Ryan spread his hands helplessly and said, "So I fired him."

As for the professional ability of the previous accountant, it can only be said to be barely good, there is nothing outstanding, and there is nothing missing.

"I have a new suggestion." Penelope Pataky gracefully took out a document from the lady's briefcase, put it in front of Ryan, and said, "Have you heard of the German tax refund policy?"

Germany's tax refund policy!

Ryan was taken aback. It seemed that he only knew about Canada's tax refund policy. Then he shook his head, and he didn't quite understand what she meant. What does the studio's tax have to do with the German tax refund policy?

"German tax regulations stipulate that every film investor can enjoy a certain tax rebate. As long as the film starts shooting, whether it is a local German film or a film from Hollywood, it can enjoy this tax rebate policy. The premise is that some films need to be The filming location is in Germany, and with a German film company."

Penelope-Patak gave a brief introduction and continued: "As long as you choose a German intermediary company to cooperate with, the studio can get a tax rebate from the German government for each film in the future. The amount is roughly equivalent to that of a film project. About ten percent of income."

After listening to it for a while, Ryan felt that it was somewhat similar to Canada's tax refund policy, but not exactly the same.

However, the number of Canadian tax refunds is limited, almost exclusive to Hollywood giants such as 20th Century Fox, Paramount and Disney.

"If the film's estimated revenue reaches 100 million US dollars, that is to say, you can get a 10% tax rebate from the German government!"

Ten percent, or $10 million, is not a small amount.

Penelope-Pataky smiled and said, "Ten million dollars?"

"It's almost impossible. During the period, you need to pay the intermediate agent a fee, and you need to pay some funds to get through some links. In the end, there are only a few million dollars in the studio account."

"If you think it's okay, I happen to know some people in Germany, you can try to contact them first."

"As for other taxation, it's best to set up a small charitable foundation and put all your personal expenses on the charitable foundation account."

The most effective and simple legal tax avoidance method in the United States is to set up a small charitable fund. Appropriate donations can reduce taxes, and personal payments through the accounts of the charitable fund can also be exempted from paying taxes.

This Ryan knows something about it. Almost every Hollywood star has his own private charity fund, puts valuable assets in it, delays tax payment or reduces book asset income through various tax regulations, and then pays various expenses from the fund .

Of course, the specific implementation procedure is very complicated.

For example, in the face of the high inheritance tax in the United States, heirs may have to pay up to about 50% of inheritance tax + income tax.

Then if you donate to a charity or an organization that can hold property tax-free, such as a hospital, a sports institution, an educational institution, etc., and at the same time reach an exchange agreement with the organization, let the charity appoint your heir as the director or senior employee of the institution, Negotiate a relatively high annual salary, and the term of office will be 30 years.

Then calculate it, you can pay more than 30% less tax.

Of course, the program inside is also very complicated.

"Charity funds!"

"You can help me apply for the establishment of a private charitable foundation." Ryan quickly decided to set up a private charitable foundation.

"The application process for private charitable funds is very simple, and you won't encounter any trouble." Penelope Pataky took a sip of coffee and said, "As for the copyright of Spider-Man?"

"Amazing Comics has reached a preliminary settlement agreement with several film companies. According to the deadline stipulated in the earliest agreement, Marvel Comics has the right to take back the copyright of Spider-Man. Helen should be able to resolve the rest."

The quickest way to end a lawsuit is through an out-of-court settlement.

"Great news, let's celebrate." Ryan looked extremely excited.

After talking about business, the two left the studio and came to a restaurant, where they had a very sumptuous lunch and a nice bottle of brandy, which was a celebration of Spider-Man's copyright.

When leaving the restaurant, Penelope Pataky seemed a little too drunk. He gently took Ryan's arm and walked into the Lincoln car.

Ryan is familiar with this, and kissed directly, very intense and hot.

The two had no feelings, only physical desires and needs, so they both broke out with the greatest enthusiasm, and Ryan even played a lot of tricks.

Don't look at Penelope Pataky's family background, good education, and crazy, even hotter than Claudia Schiffer.

Ryan put her horizontally ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ on the back seat of the car, and Penelope Pataky almost screamed.

"Hurry up." Penelope Pataky felt physically and mentally satisfied, and wanted to be more passionate.

As the Lincoln car continued to shake, the two quickly entered the next wave of offensive.

After a while, Ryan and Penelope-Pataky panted heavily, lying together on the back seat, kissing each other,

"It's a great experience. If you need to celebrate next time, you can do it again." Penelope Pataky kissed Ryan with a very satisfied expression.

"You are simply perfect." Ryan felt the slippery body in his arms, and almost couldn't help but do it again.

When the two were reminiscing about the madness just now, Ryan's phone rang, and it was Gary Lucchesi, one of the executive producers of the crew of "The Truman Show", and a contact from Paramount .

"Something happened to Charlie, hurry and read today's paper."