Jason C. Zickler

Save Cash & Lease Art!
Looking to decorate your office but can't afford the original fine art you so desire?
Leasing is the Solution!

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How it works:
The IRS has successfully taken the position that "fine art" is more like an investment--such as purchasing Apple stock----and as such is not depreciable by a business owner who displays the art in their place of business. The business owner could only "write-off" the fine art cost should they ever sell it---just like purchasing/selling stock.
 
If the business owner takes the position that leasing fine art is an "ordinary and necessary" business expense, then the lease payments are tax-deductible. Generally the art should be displayed in a business which is consistent with the art, or that it improves/promotes the business "brand", such as fine art in an upscale law firm or architecture firm who frequently has affluent client meetings.  In this case, the fine art lease payments can be tax-deductible if they benefit the business and help to promote a "brand".

Lease-to-buy is also an option.  The option amount is fair market value at the end of the lease and not "a dollar and other valuable consideration".  If the buyout option is extremely low, the IRS will successfully take the position that the entire transaction is an installment sale.  Essentially they will see this as a purchase at the outset, and the business will not be able to write-off the lease payments. So our lease with an option to buy includes reasonable buy-out values.

Benefits of leasing include:
- Tax Deductible
- Lower Cash Outlay
- Rotate Work Every Quarter
- Select from Hundreds of Works
- Have a Work Made for Especially You

To see a copy of our lease terms as well as available inventory, please contact:

Jason C. Zickler
317-698-1309
www.JasonZickler.com
jason@zickler.com

Here are some recent photos from my show at Chicago's Blackbird Gallery + Framing with Bruce Riley. 

Here are some pictures of my latest art installation at the Skyline Club in Indianapolis. 

What is the Skyline Club you may ask?

"At the Top" of Indianapolis' business, social, and cultural community, the Skyline Club is where leaders connect to elevate personal and professional success and move the city of Indianapolis forward.

The Skyline Club is the most distinguished private business dining club in Indianapolis. Members meet friends and entertain associates in comfortable surroundings while enjoying the finest food and personal service.

The membership at the Skyline Club consists of distinguished professionals in Accounting, Education, Finance, Healthcare, Insurance, Law, Management, Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Public Services, Real Estate and Retailing.

By direction of the Board of Governors, membership at the Skyline Club is by invitation. To assure the perpetuation of a distinguished membership, invitees must be nominated by a Member.

Thursday June 3rd through June 30th, my latest prints, reproductions on canvas, and many origionals will be on display in The Columbia Club (Indianapolis) library. 

The Columbia Club is the premiere private city club in Indianapolis, conveniently located in the heart of downtown on Monument Circle. Established in 1889, the non-profit Columbia Club provides opportunities for business networking and social connections among its diverse membership. The beautiful Clubhouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, features fine and casual dining, catering and meeting facilities, 96 guest rooms and a complete fitness center.

With its convenient downtown Indianapolis location, the Columbia Club is an ideal place for business meetings, lunches, dinners and after-work drinks. As a member or overnight guest, you will enjoy superb cuisine served with exceptional service in an atmosphere of rich tradition and history. Choose from our three restaurants and two lounges, ranging from casual to more traditional dining options.

This private city club with its diverse membership gives Columbia Club members access to an unmatched network of successful business professionals, greatly expanding business contacts and opportunities. The exclusive Columbian Business Network offers several different meeting groups for networking between members.

Not only a place for business, the Club becomes a "home away from home" for many members, ideal for accommodating overnight guests, a place to stop by after work, and a convenient place for workouts and fitness activities. Club-sponsored special events foster many social connections and valued friendships for individuals, couples and families.

For more information please contact our membership office - 317-761-7517 or email cristyd@columbia-club.org
The Columbia Club -  121 Monument Circle - Indianapolis -  Indiana - 46204 - 317-767-1361