Prompt
Mr. Jewell owns a for-profit museum that displays contemporary art. Currently, the entire collection displayed in the museum is owned by Mr. Jewell. He proposes donating his collection to the Institute (claiming a charitable tax deduction) and then leasing the collection back from the Institute to be displayed at his museum.
Questions (answer in 1,000 words or less)
Could this transaction jeopardize the Institute’s tax-exempt status? Why or why not? If you believe the transaction could jeopardize the Institute’s tax-exempt status, please discuss whether there are ways to structure the transaction that would minimize or eliminate this risk.
Could this transaction result in federal tax penalties? Why or why not? If you believe that the transaction could give rise to tax penalties, please identify the person(s) potentially liable for these penalties and whether there are ways to structure or engage in the transaction to minimize or eliminate the risk of tax penalties.