As the new operations director of the Rockets and in charge of the team's player transactions, Bob Myers is definitely an executive with more power than General Manager Morey.

In the office, Bob looked at a list in his hand, frowned slightly, and saw the names of Chancy Billups and Ben Wallace on the list, and he knew the trouble.

However, he understands that even if it is troublesome, he still needs to find a way to bring people to Houston, because that's his value, digging Old Nelson from the Warriors to the Rockets, his first shot was counted, It also played beautifully, and the next transaction was also very important. It was related to whether he could get the position of general manager in the future.

Fortunately, he also has his own advantage. That is, he has a very good relationship with most of the agents in the league. After joining Andy Smith's team, his contacts with agents have become more frequent. They think of them in a thinking mode, such as Changxi, with an annual salary of 5 million. The most important thing to think about is the agent. Such an excellent point guard is so cheap that the agent can get less commission. I believe Changxi's agent will help him with his work.

Thinking of this, a smile appeared on the corner of Bob's mouth, took out a black leather notebook from the drawer, started to search, then picked up the phone on the desk, and pressed the number.

"Hi, George, me, Bob Myers, yes, this is my office phone, okay okay, you must come to Houston for dinner ... I called you just to tell you something Things in Changxi ... "

In the hillside villa on the farm, Andy was sitting on the sofa holding a mobile phone, smiling with a corner of his mouth, listening to the praise on the phone, and putting the TV remote control in his hand aside.

"Andy, the acquisition of the Houston Rockets has done a good job. Some old friends have called to congratulate me these days, hehe."

Andy listened to the happy laughter of Grandpa and Old Smith on the phone. He did not shake his head and laughed. Like his grandfather, both Grandpa and his grandpa regarded the team as a new flaunt, especially Old Texas. Of course, Andy also knew that The expansion of the Smith family's influence in Texas was very intentional.

"Grandpa, I didn't buy the team to increase talks and show off at the party. The Rockets did consider the family's influence in Texas. However, it was more important to invest in value-added and enjoy huge tax benefits. Andy said with a smile.

"You kid, you're really smart enough to do it in one fell swoop. It's no wonder your kid buys teams everywhere, the New York Red Bulls, the New York Giants, the Houston Rockets, is there a baseball team? So count down, you At least $ 780 million is to be spent within the year! "On the phone, an old Smith heard an astonishing voice, and he was more and more surprised at his grandson.

In the "U.S. Employment Opportunity Creation Act" passed by Congress in 2004, it was stated that purchasers of professional sports teams could deduct most of the purchase price from the team's taxable income within 15 years. Professional teams usually use a limited liability company or an entity that "passes costs on". Its profits or losses can be directly counted in the owner's personal tax return and can also be used to deduct other sources of income.

This is also the reason why Andy will buy rugby and baseball teams that he does n’t have a cold at all. Nima, even if she tries to take various channels, she has to pay taxes for all ages. The United States is a country that collects taxes globally. No matter what money you make in that corner, as long as you are an American, you pay taxes.

This kind of good tax-deductible rules for the acquisition of teams, when seen in the tax avoidance plan presented by the think tank, Andy said nothing to directly set up a sports investment company to buy various teams, what is better than not Paying taxes to the US government is even more enjoyable!

Before Andy became a rich man, he understood the phrase that the United States is a rich man ’s paradise, but after he had a think tank, he understood that do n’t look at the US government ’s taxes. It is very heavy, but for the rich, they have a way to avoid taxes reasonably, even less than the middle class.

The funds left by him will definitely not be transferred back in the near future. The repatriation of overseas profits to the country needs to pay a 35% tax. It is almost the same as robbing. He will wait until the subprime crisis erupts. In order to rescue the fire, the United States will definitely boost domestic manufacturing, revitalize exports, and reduce the proportion of return tax. After all, the cost of attracting capital to return is low and it can promptly boost the US dollar.

By then, most of the funds will be withdrawn, and the money from the acquisition of the team can be used to offset this part of the tax. A variety of tax avoidance methods can be matched. Nima, the tax deduction enjoyed by the acquisition of the team, he can play for 15 years. Cool!

Really, it's hard not to get rich!

The old Smith who hung up the phone also shook his head and smiled bitterly. The Smith family really had a business genius and was able to play money and flowers.

Have a good afternoon with my grandfather and grandma. After the evening, the next day Andy said goodbye to the second old man, took three female assistants and bodyguards on a private jet and flew to Washington, the upper left corner of the US map. The state's Boeing factory is located in Seattle.

He was invited by the Boeing Company to check his personal big toy modification. After paying for it, he had not seen the real thing once, but sent a person from a think tank to stare.

For private jets, Andy also hopes to receive them earlier. After all, as he gets busier, he may go to another country or city at any time. Having his own plane is not only a matter of convenience, it is more important. Still, security can be guaranteed.

Although it is also very convenient to lease a private jet now, the price of the lease is not cheap. For example, the Bombardier Challenger 850 he now takes, the cost per hour is about $ 10,000. The cost of taking off and landing is about 2200 yuan. The cost of overnight parking is charged at 15% of the take-off and landing costs, the cleaning fee of about 120 yuan, as well as fuel costs, pick-up costs, and so on. Basically, the cost of one flight is about $ 100,000.

Of course, Andy also knows that his private jet can't spend less, after all

The cost of hosting and maintenance is $ 2300,000 every year. Some people may say that it is really not expensive! That is, before the flight hours are accumulated to a certain degree, the aircraft will be maintained. This cost is expensive. The maintenance cost of the aircraft is about 10% of the overall price. Therefore, the private jet is really a very Big toy for extravagant burning.

It was already afternoon when Andy's private jet landed at the Seattle airport and taxied to the private tarmac.

Back to Seattle, the happiest is Tory Black and Christina, who is also a Seattle native.

Not far from the private apron, there is already a middle-aged man in a suit and shoes and glasses standing on several black suv roots and seeing the cabins open, and soon several familiar faces appear.

"Boss, welcome to Seattle!

Andy and the members of the think tank left behind at the Boeing Company shook hands and chuckled a few words before leaning into the car, and soon the convoy left the private apron.

"Boss, someone from Boeing invites you to visit the aircraft assembly factory tomorrow, and by the way see if your aircraft decoration is in harmony and see if there is anything that needs improvement."

After hearing the reports from his men, Andy nodded his head slightly, signaled to know, and looked out through the window. Seattle, a romantic city known as the "Emerald City", is known as the "green gem" because of its rainy greenery. The quaint primitive waterways in the city, the snow-capped Rainier Mountains in the distance, the landmark ancient buildings and the modern skyscrapers, the unique culture and charm make up Seattle's unique urban charm.

The Four Seasons Hotel in the bustling city center has long received a loyal VIP call from Andy Smith. The preparation of the Presidential Suite is already ready. After all, Four Seasons Hotel's high-end concierge service is impeccable.

After staying, Andy was very satisfied after strolling around the Presidential Suite. Whether it is the hotel's outdoor balcony or the well-lit bathroom, you can see the vast views of the Pacific Puget Sound and Elliott Bay. The slowly flowing Qing Bo, the white ships floating on the sea, and the green tree jungle in the distance constitute a quiet picture scroll, and the poetry and painting are lingering for a long time.