iNVEST IN ART
“Art is a rare asset and it becomes more so everyday as private collectors buy works of art of all kinds, not only for enjoyment but also as pure investment” Deloitte Art & Finance Report 2016 4th Edition.
Tax Benefits from Investing in Art
Tax Benefits from Investing in Art
Capital Allowance for art
Wear & Tear – Legislation S284 TCA 1997 states:
Section 1
A trader who incurs capital expenditure on machinery or plant is entitled to a wear and tear allowance if the asset is in use for the purpose of his trade at the end of the basic period for the tax year.
Section 2
The annual wear and tear allowance is 12.5% on a straight line basis. Where a corporate or individual tax payer buys a work of art and displays it at their business premises for the purpose of promoting their business, the work of art is treated as machinery or plant, and is eligible for the annual wear and tear allowance of 12.5%.
Your accountant should be consulted with regard to all intended art related investments and where deemed necessary be approved by the Revenue Commissioners.
Your accountant should be consulted with regard to all intended art related investments and where deemed necessary be approved by the Revenue Commissioners.
