BRITAIN AGREES TO ACCEPT RARE PAINTING FOR TAX DEBT

Aug 10, 2016

By Michael Kramer

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An 18th century portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds has been accepted as full payment – to settle an inheritance tax bill of about $8 million Cdn.

The full length portrait of Frederick Howard, the fifth earl of Carlisle – has been hanging in North Yorkshire at Castle Howard – for over 200 years.

3157The current owners of the portrait were facing large inheritance taxes – so they suggested they make a deal – the Reynolds – for the settlement of the bill.

Britain has an “acceptance in lieu” program – allowing people facing significant inheritance taxes to transfer important works of art and heritage objects into public ownership – and get credit for their donation.

The painting will be going to the Tate Britain Gallery in London – but will remain in Castle Howard for the time being.

Canada did away with federal inheritance taxes in 1972 – but offers charitable tax donation credits for “gifts of outstanding significance and national importance.” The Income Tax Act provides favourable tax treatment for donations of certified cultural property – to public authorities and institutions.

 

 

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