Chapter 234 Another family submits
[Name: Tom Clarks. 】
[Occupation: Actor, investor...]
[Monthly income: 11 million US dollars. 】
【Detailed income: income from remuneration, company stock dividends, bonuses...】
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[Name: Avello Chil. 】
[Occupation: CEO of United Artists Film Company. 】
【Monthly income: 900,000 US dollars. 】
[Detailed income: Income from salary, bonus and dividends...]
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[Name: Nokmand. 】
[Occupation: Vice President of United Artists. 】
[Monthly income: US$500,000. ]
[Detailed income situation: Income through bonuses, wages and dividends...]
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After reviewing the income of this group of people Letter, the corners of David's mouth gradually raised again, he looked at Tom Cruise and said: "Mr. Cruz, I respect your professionalism, but I don't agree with your words!"
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The shadow of a famous tree, David, who has a reputation for evil, was stared at and questioned by him like this. Tom Cruise was also a little scared, but he still pretended to be calm and replied: "Director David, you don't agree with what I said... …Which point are you referring to?”
“Your United Artists Film Company was founded in 1919 by four famous directors and actors; Chaplin, Fairbanks, Pickford, and Griffith. It developed into one of the eight major companies that controlled American film production and distribution. "In the 1950s, the American film industry entered a period of depression and recession. Chaplin and Pickford successively sold their stocks to financial capitalists. "
"After that, Lian Mei Company changed hands several times, and finally in 1981, it was purchased by K. Kerkorian, the owner of Mi Gaomei Company, and merged into Mi Gaomei Company, and was renamed Mi Gaomei— Lian Mei Entertainment Company."
"But after entering the new millennium, Mi Gao Mei fell into crisis and could not save itself. But in 2006, your opportunity came..."
When he heard 2006, Tom Cruise's face suddenly became nervous, and the other United Artists executives were not much better, with thorns in their backs.
“According to the American tax system, a company will be subject to double taxation on the same income, that is, when the company’s after-tax profits are distributed, income tax will be levied on shareholders. Dividends are usually taxed as ordinary income, and dividends distributed to company shareholders Dividends do not need to be fully taxed. ”
“Dividends received by corporate shareholders from other domestic companies can be deducted by 70%, and 80% can be deducted if the company’s shareholders hold more than 20% of the shares of the distributing company. Companies belonging to the same related group can deduct 100%. "
"So you and your acquisition partner are smart to negotiate with Mijiamei Company to avoid tax in the form of shareholder dividends. "
"So by acquiring this film company, you and your team did not pay a dime in capital gains tax."
"This is the reason why Mr. Clark never revealed how much you invested in front of the media. Am I right?"
In the United States, the reason why poor people must pay Taxation is because they do not have professionals, a team of lawyers, or a legal department to advise them.
The rich are different. With the help of various teams, they have thousands of ways to avoid taxes.
Just like when Tom Cruise and his partners acquired United Artists in 2006, they used shareholder dividends to avoid taxes.
But this method is similar to the yin-yang contract used by Hollywood big shots to avoid tax. As long as the IRS finds out the data and digs it out, it can easily be charged with tax evasion.
As David revealed the situation at the time, the top-secret information about the acquisition, and the ownership structure, the expressions of Tom Cruise and United Artists' two top executives became extremely gloomy.
But Tom still did not choose to give in immediately, and then argued: "Director David, even if what you said is right, in any case, according to the law at the time, since the acquisition has been approved That’s legal!”
“It was legal at the time, but since you can choose to take advantage of the loopholes in our tax laws and avoid paying the tax on the acquisition, do you think that I will also follow the tax laws now? Do you really find it difficult to find some charges for you?”
David was not threatening.
Although on the surface it seems that Tom Cruise’s acquisition passed supervision.
But first of all, there were many violations of the rules at the time. The most important thing is that the company has now accepted the penalty, and Lian Mei Company at the time was part of the company.
As long as he seizes a little bit of it to make a fuss, he can label the acquisition as an illegal transaction, thus plunging United Artists, now controlled by Tom Cruise, into scandal and turmoil
At this time, Tom Cruise's eyebrows were twisted into a "Sichuan" shape.
Not to mention that there were indeed problems with this transaction at the time. Even if there were no problems, according to Director David's ability, he would definitely be able to solve the problems for you.
If it really comes to that point, things will end even worse.
"Can we talk privately?"
David picked up the landline phone on the table, and soon Neeson walked in and said to Tom and the others: "Gentlemen, please Follow me!"
Nissen took the three of them to the lounge next door and left. Tom Cruise said solemnly: "Tell me what you think."
"I didn't expect that the inside story of the acquisition in 2006 would be found out in such detail by him. If there was no problem with Mi Gaomei, we could have a good fight with him, but now Mi Gaomei has admitted defeat. , As long as they come out and confirm it casually, we will never be able to clear it up.”
“Nokmand is right, and we at United Artists are different from their major film companies. They are basically different now. We have big capital backing us, and we are now the only one in charge. If the Western Suburbs Bureau really wants to use this as an excuse to get rid of us, I think the eight major Hollywood film companies will soon become the seven largest.”
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Among the eight major Hollywood film companies, United Artists can be said to be doing the worst right now. Therefore, both United Artists Vice President Nockmand and CEO Avello believe that it is unwise to continue to confront the Western Suburbs Bureau. .
Tom Cruise heard the meaning of the two people's words. He frowned and said solemnly: "Not long ago, Disney warned me not to follow in the footsteps of Rice Cake Beauty, but If we do the same thing as Mi Gaomei now, I'm afraid we will be isolated by the Hollywood film company headed by Disney!"
"Isolation? How can they have time to isolate us now? This is what David said. The Western Suburbs Bureau led by the leader is pressing harder and harder. I think they will soon be unable to protect themselves. If they fail by then, then everyone will be in the same boat again. How can we be isolated? "
Knockmand's idea coincides with Lucy's previous visit to Rice Cake.
After hearing this, Tom Cruise and Aveiro on the side also brightened up and thought it made sense.
But soon, Tom Cruise, who was thinking of something, said thoughtfully: "Disney is said to be lobbying Congress. If they really succeed, won't we have to be settled by the Queen?"
“The Disney Group is very powerful, but the black tax bill is such an important bill, and it has only been passed for a few months. No matter how hard you lobby, it will never be repealed. On the contrary, they are doing this, I think it will touch the backbone of the IRS and David, and David may be more ruthless against them."
"Well, Knockmand is right, let's not talk about Dee! Shini can lobby Congress, but David is clearly trying to set us up. If we don’t do what he says today, I’m afraid his butcher knife will fall on us immediately.”
Avelo also echoed.
The words between the two people made Tom Cruise's face twist and turn. After about five or six minutes, he turned grim and gritted his teeth and said, "That's it!"
Now that they admit defeat, although they will face the wrath of a number of Hollywood companies led by Disney, it will not end the company.
And if David is angered by being too tough, then United Artists may have to be destroyed immediately. Individuals will make their own choices about what is more important.
After the three of them returned to David's office, Tom stopped talking nonsense and said directly: "Okay Director David, since you said so, what do we need to do?"
“It’s very simple, just pay us the amount of tax that was avoided at that time, pay us a late fee, and then publicly admit your mistake to the media, and the matter will be over!”
The other party is cowardly, It still makes David quite satisfied.
Tom Cruise asked anxiously: "Excuse me, Director David, how much do you need to pay?"
"Based on your situation, a total of US$500 million is enough for us."
"500 million..." Although they had already had psychological expectations, after hearing this amount, the corners of the mouths of Tom and the others could not help but twitch.
"Director David, you also know that our situation at United Artists is very difficult right now. This fine...can it be reduced as appropriate?"
Among the eight major Hollywood film companies, United Artists is the worst off today. The previous Mi Kuang Mei still has a market value of 70 to 8 billion, while United Artists does not even have 3 billion.
If they really have to pay a late payment fee of 500 million, then it is not an exaggeration to say that they will lose half their life, let alone their vitality.
“It’s because I know that you, Lian Mei, are in a difficult situation, that’s why I asked you to hand over 500 million. Otherwise, we would have treated everyone equally like Rice Cake Beauty. Don’t be dissatisfied!”< br>
These words made Tom and the others feel extremely aggrieved. This damn rice cake beauty still has a market value of seven to eight billion, not to mention, and its background is much deeper than that of Lianmei. They Lianmei How can it compare?
"Director David..."
Next, Tom still did not give up bargaining.
However, after a period of complaining and bargaining to no avail, and with David's tough attitude and unwillingness to give in at all, they had no choice but to bite the bullet and accept the punishment.
In this way, David has managed two of the eight major Hollywood film companies.
Although the two that have been settled are the last and second among the eight major film companies, with the support of the other six major film companies, they are not enough to make the entire Hollywood completely surrender, but for Western For the suburban branch, it can be regarded as a staged victory.
The entrance of Xijiao Branch.
Seeing Tom Cruise and his entourage walking out dejectedly, the media couldn't sit still and came up one after another to know the result.
"Mr. Clarks, what is the result of your negotiation with Director David?"
"Mr. Clarks, the tax aspects of the United Artists Company you hold have been investigated. Are there any other questions?”
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Reporters from major media outlets asked incessantly.
Tom Cruise was very upset because he had to pay a late fee of 500 million, but when he thought about David asking him to announce the results to the media, he could only hold back and said: "We at United Artists have been suffering from tax issues for many years. The dereliction of duty by the accounting personnel indeed resulted in some tax omissions. Fortunately, after an inventory conducted by the Xijiao Branch, we realized our mistakes. We will pay the Xijiao Branch a total of US$500 million in taxes that have been omitted over the years, plus late payment fees. Complete!"
Of course he cannot say that there is tax evasion on a subjective level, and can only blame the company's tax accountants.
As soon as he finished speaking, the scene fell silent, and everyone was stunned.
Not long ago, Mi Gaomei came, and soon after they came out, they announced that they would pay a late fee of 1 billion to the Xijiao Branch. This matter has not been digested by everyone so far. Well, but then United Artists followed suit. Is this serious?
You know, whether it is Mi Gaomei or United Artists, they are two of the eight major Hollywood film companies, the mainstay companies in Hollywood.
Why do you admit your guilt and accept punishment one after another?
“My dear, what is going on with Mijiaomei and Lianmei? How come one took the initiative to pay 1 billion and the other took the initiative to pay 500 million? Do they really think it is money but not money?”
"How could they take the initiative to pay? Needless to say, the Western Suburbs Branch must have caught them and forced them to accept the penalty."
"Mi Gao Mei and now Lian Mei , these two major companies seem to have given up, so what will the remaining six major film companies choose? The next step will probably be more and more exciting!"
After a brief period of shock, everyone was shocked. The Internet started to discuss this hotly.
And the most interesting thing is.
The next six film companies are not the old film companies that can be said to be in decline, such as United Artists and Rice Cake Pictures.
They are now the mainstream film companies in Hollywood and even the world!
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Disney Headquarters.
"What a fucking bunch of pig teammates, pig teammates!"
After hearing that United Artists had also surrendered, Okanji was almost furious.
After the traitor Mi Gaomei emerged, he had many people give instructions to the other major film companies to stabilize their positions and stop causing trouble.
But now this alliance Mei stabbed him in the back without saying a word, which was naturally another huge blow to their morale.
“Notify me from the five major film companies and ask them to come over immediately!”
Okanji couldn't sit still. Now that Rice Cake and United States had defected, he had to personally get these people to come and stabilize them to ensure that they would not defect again.
Half an hour later, the secretary came in and reported: "Mr. Okanji, people from the five major film companies are here."
Okanji put away his anger and looked serious. He stood up, left the office, and came to a conference room not far across the way.
At this time, all representatives of the five major film companies were present in this conference room.
But almost everyone has the same expression.
That is solemnity!
“I’m really sorry for calling everyone together at this juncture, but this is related to the safety of our major Hollywood film giants, so I have to do this, and I ask for your forgiveness!”
"Come on, Mr. Okanji, we also want to hear your opinion!"
The reason why people from several major film companies rushed over as soon as they received the notice was actually because they were afraid of the next turn. When they were attacked by the Western Suburbs Bureau, they were not very willing to be fined a huge sum of money like Lian Mei and Mi Gao Mei.
“Lian Mei and Mi Gao Mei were fined 500 million and 1 billion respectively by the Xijiao Branch. Although this is only a fine, it is conceivable that such a big thing will definitely have an impact on their company’s stock price. , it is certain that the market will open sharply tomorrow.”
"What I want to express is that we at Disney will never let Director David and the Western Suburbs Bureau control us like this. We will fight to the end!"
The five major film companies can guess that, As the leader, Disney will definitely not give in so easily, but Okanji's words of "fight to the end" still made people from several major film companies present take a breath.
This means that Disney must fight with the Western Suburbs Bureau no matter what!
"Mr. Okanji, at this point, I feel that it is not a good idea to go head-to-head with the Western Suburbs Bureau. They have guns and cannons. In the end, their tanks and armored vehicles may be damaged. If something comes to our Hollywood, it won’t be much fun then.”
Representatives of the eight major Hollywood film companies and Warner Bros. expressed concern.
"Mr. Lambert is right. Our major film companies have made a lot of money in Hollywood over the years. Although this fine is expensive, it is not unaffordable, and as long as it is paid, Sooner or later, I can earn it back. I think there is no need to fight with the IRS if there is no other way!”
The person who spoke out this time was the representative of Paramount Pictures.
Of course, although he said this on the surface, he was actually forcing Okanji to reveal more details about the current operations of the Disney Group.
They all know that Disney is preparing to lobby Congress to attack the IRS’s black tax bill, but they still don’t know what the progress will be.
"Yes, Mr. Okanji, this David led his Western Suburbs Bureau to come menacingly. Although United Artists and Rice Cake Beauty have surrendered, they must be forced to have no choice..."
In addition to Paramount and Warner, the rest of Columbia Pictures and Huanqiu Pictures also said roughly the same words.
Of course, the purpose of their words is also to force Okanji to reveal more information to them and make some practical promises.
Of course Okanji heard what these people were thinking, but now in order to stabilize these people, he had no choice but to say: "Don't worry, everyone, I am not asking you to fight to the end with the Western Suburbs Bureau. I just ask You guys, don’t mess up like United Artists and Rice Cake, we are almost ready!”
“What do you mean, Mr. Okanji?”
How many major film companies are there? The representative looked at him with curiosity.
"Congress lobbying to attack the black tax bill will have results within two days, so now I ask you not to mess up anymore, do you understand?"
Hearing this, several major film companies first They were stunned for a moment, but soon everyone became happy.
This is what they want.
As long as Disney can really persuade Congress and gain leverage to negotiate with the Western Suburbs Bureau, they will be able to avoid being sued and face such a large fine, and they will naturally make a lot of money.
Even if it really fails.
The unlucky one will only be Disney who charges.
As for them, the worst they can do is give up and pay the late payment penalty.
It’s not a loss anyway!
(End of this chapter)