Wall Street Legend

The main reason why the idea of ​​purchasing an island came up was to avoid taxes.

Facebook's company is not registered in the United States, and it spent so much money on investments without generating any profits. When calculating the tax rate, New York officials even had to return part of the money to him as an incentive.

But Tamsui Fund Company and Ye Dongqing himself are not so lucky. They still have to pay the taxes and fees they should bear. In the past, it was a dry money laundering business. He knows how to maximize the benefits, such as donating part of his personal property to create a " Charitable Trust," and then used it and Freshwater Foundation to purchase the private island at their feet.

There is not much benefit in handing tax funds to the IRS. It is better to exchange them for real estate. This is a legal tax avoidance and is protected by legal provisions.

I have recently made a lot of money from the securities and futures markets. The Federal Taxation Bureau has sent a letter to Ye Dongqing, mainly asking about the 10 million US dollars that I got from Edward Jr., because if I don’t hurry up with the money I won from gambling, Come to think of it, he has to write a large check and give it to the IRS by mid-April.

The accounting firm also suggested that Ye Dongqing think of ways to save money legally, and he will probably make more and more money in the future. For the sake of himself and his future generations, it seems not bad to buy an island like this. As long as the United States is still there, there is no need to worry about wasting money. There is no place to live for no reason, unless future generations can no longer even afford property taxes one day.

It's okay for ordinary people. Rich people often worry about tax matters. When you reach Ye Dongqing's level, it's already necessary to consider these issues. Money doesn't come with strong winds. Who wants to suddenly lose a few million dollars?

Since 1940, the unnamed island under his feet has been sold off by the Morgan family. At this moment, it has nothing to do with the Morgan family, which has been glorious for a long time in history. However, behind the buildings, trees and other objects, there is still a vague trace of the entire consortium era. , many people in New York know this island. In addition to the fact that it once belonged to the Morgan family, there is also the factor of high price. It doesn't matter if you can't afford it. It doesn't stop some people from drooling with envy.

The price of more than 70 million US dollars is slightly high, but overall it is still within a reasonable level. If the island is divided into several pieces and the price is lowered, Ye Dongqing believes that it will soon attract some wealthy people. Purchase, but that was not the situation he wanted to see. An island was owned by several people at the same time, so what was the point of buying the island? It was better to stay in the wealthy area of ​​Midtown.

You also need to think about it a little. If nothing happens, it should be difficult to sell it at such a high price in the short term. Although Mr. Mike Howell guessed that Ye Dongqing was less likely to buy it, he still did enough etiquette. , the visit took more than an hour, and all the places that should be introduced were introduced, and the service attitude was absolutely impeccable.

This made Ye Dongqing like him. Before getting in the car, he told him: "I will give you an accurate answer after I finish thinking about it. The main problem is that spending so much money at once will cause my company to encounter a little trouble. If it The owner is willing to lower the price to $65 million and agrees to let me pay it off in four years. Now I can tell you that I can buy it.

Those buildings are too old and will cost a lot of money to maintain later. Ask me first. If you think they can be sold, then continue the discussion. You understand what I mean, right? "

After only a few days of listing, the first potential buyer appeared. Mr. Mike Howell felt more and more that the island was easy to sell, and showed a little confidence: "Sixty-five million US dollars? I want to promise you too. Unfortunately, I don’t think its owner will agree. As for the installment issue, it is possible that he will agree. I will call the seller later to convey your wishes, okay?”

"Okay, that's the phone call you made before. If you have any news, please tell me anytime."

The seller sets a high price and the buyer makes a counteroffer. This is how business is done. Buying an island is not buying tofu. Ye Dongqing opened his mouth and bargained for nearly 10 million US dollars. It was strange that the real estate agent Mike agreed on the spot. After all, it was not his own island and he couldn't do it. host.

I came all the way to have a casual look, and I almost understood everything that I needed to know. After that, I drove away and went to visit the famous wealthy areas of Long Island.

Almost all of them are spacious villas, with a garden in the front and a swimming pool in the back. They may have felt good before visiting the island. Now Ye Dongqing feels that they are a bit small. There are no vegetable gardens or small pastures for raising cattle and sheep. Forget about the horseback riding laps along the beach.

You can buy it or not, it’s not a big deal, it mainly depends on whether the price and payment method satisfy him.

As long as you have enough money, there are too many targets to choose from, such as a large island in the Hawaiian Islands, or an island in Europe. Regardless of the distance from New York, the scenery and environment are probably better than what you just saw. That island is beautiful and may be more suitable for a vacation without having to endure the long winter.

The price of 65 million US dollars is not low. If it doesn't sell for a long time, Ye Dongqing might have a chance to get the private island and take advantage of the location. If it weren't so close to New York, he could It's hard to say it can't be sold for two million dollars. The excellent geographical location has caused the land price to soar, making it suitable for family heirlooms. There is no need to consider the investment price. Ye Dongqing can make more money by picking any stock than investing in it.

If asked why he did not wait for a few years before buying, he would answer that this would reduce the chance of enjoyment for a few years. It is very rich people's way of thinking. Enjoying life is more important than money.

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No one knew that Ye Dongqing went to inspect an island and did not plan to go to the company in the next few days. On the way back, he thought carefully about it and couldn't find a destination where he wanted to go on vacation.

Trying to find a balance between life and work, so after going home and planning, he packed a few pieces of clothing into his suitcase under Laura's envious eyes, and asked the bank assistant to help him book a flight to the Bahamas. Air tickets, prepare to rent a yacht there to go fishing, and take a look at the nearby private islands that can be invested. The best ones are priced at more than 10 million U.S. dollars and less than 20 million U.S. dollars. You can not only pay part of the tax, but also There will be no trouble with capital flow.

Laura was envious and jealous of this. It would take a few more days for her to serve her two-month sentence. She complained that Ye Dongqing didn't wait for her, so she sat there angrily without helping him until Ye Dongqing left. I planned to pack my luggage, hoping that this guy would see my dissatisfaction and offer words of comfort.

However, he still easily went on vacation alone. As the back garden of wealthy Americans, the Bahamas had already been developed into a tourist resort in this era, and the security situation was pretty good. Due to the visa-free policy between the two countries, the Bahamas brought With this passport, you can fly there and play