f-s-p 832 Posted February 14, 2016 Holta was not the only one, it was a problem in Sweden with many sports that the sponsorship money or pay was paid in such a way that the taxman got upset. Many Finnish ice hockey players for example had to pay hundreds of thousands of tax years after the fact. But my moral (questionable or not) dont see a problem in a side deal that states me having to find a sponsor for a rider in order to get his signature. Holta was not the only one, it was a problem in Sweden with many sports that the sponsorship money or pay was paid in such a way that the taxman got upset. Many Finnish ice hockey players for example had to pay hundreds of thousands of tax years after the fact. But my moral (questionable or not) dont see a problem in a side deal that states me having to find a sponsor for a rider in order to get his signature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostwalker 1,858 Posted February 14, 2016 (edited) Holta was not the only one, it was a problem in Sweden with many sports that the sponsorship money or pay was paid in such a way that the taxman got upset Yes that is right. The tax authority didn't considered the sponsorship money to be actual sponsorship but a form of indirect salary. The difference is that sponsorship money is tax deductable (at least to some extent) while regular salary is not. So it was considered that Holta (and i think also Jason Crump) had received the sponsorship money is such a way that it was an attempt to escape taxes. It can also be used as a way to circumvent salary cap even if there isn't any salary cap in use any more. Edited February 14, 2016 by Ghostwalker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skidder1 7,632 Posted February 14, 2016 Dreadful skullduggery!!! Just as well that doesn't exist in UK speedway!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f-s-p 832 Posted February 14, 2016 Yes that is right. The tax authority didn't considered the sponsorship money to be actual sponsorship but a form of indirect salary. The difference is that sponsorship money is tax deductable (at least to some extent) while regular salary is not. So it was considered that Holta (and i think also Jason Crump) had received the sponsorship money is such a way that it was an attempt to escape taxes. It can also be used as a way to circumvent salary cap even if there isn't any salary cap in use any more. They are both tax deductable. But if I would hire you to my company and paid you 10k a month, I'd have to also pay for your insurances and other which would actually mean you would cost me around 15k a month. This is pretty accurate on how it works in Finland at the moment. But if I were to sponsor you with 10k a month, you would only cost me 10k a month and all insurances and taxes would be your problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mama 28 Posted February 14, 2016 But my moral (questionable or not) dont see a problem in a side deal that states me having to find a sponsor for a rider in order to get his signature. Such deal is not a problem but... If such point would be in one contract between Hancock and Rzeszów club together with another details - it is OK. But they signed one "official" contract which was sent to PZM and second deal according this "sponsorship" money. That is the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,712 Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) 1st Nice Polish league TV match has been announced- Easter Monday March 28th Krakow v Daugavpils. Edited February 24, 2016 by racers and royals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ja-Jacek 4 Posted February 25, 2016 TV hours for the first two rounds of Ekstraliga: http://sportowefakty.wp.pl/zuzel/582261/godziny-rozpoczecia-meczow-1-i-2-kolejki-pge-ekstraligi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 214 Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) How is it best to get tickets in Poland? In Zielona Gora last year we ordered them before hand and collected them from the shopping centre. If going to Leszno in April which would be the best way to get tickets? Any help would be much appreciated. Edited February 29, 2016 by Gaz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pawel115 251 Posted February 29, 2016 When i went to Poland last year i just bought the tickets before match at the stadium i arrived maybe 2 hours before start and wait in line to get it was short basically arrive early is my advice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,712 Posted February 29, 2016 How is it best to get tickets in Poland? In Zielona Gora last year we ordered them before hand and collected them from the shopping centre. If going to Leszno in April which would be the best way to get tickets? Any help would be much appreciated. Leszno is such a big stadium that there is bound to be tickets available on the day-they have several windows selling tickets. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_martin 1,606 Posted March 3, 2016 How is it best to get tickets in Poland? Just to be safe a bit of homework is advisable. Some matches, notably those between Stal Gorzow and Falubaz Zielona Gora and some other local derbys are habitually sell-outs. If there is a likelihood of that, then a nice e-mail to the club explaining you are coming from the UK etc etc,...usually does the trick. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racers and royals 8,712 Posted March 3, 2016 (edited) Big row in Poland !!! NICE Polish league fixtures have been completely revised with all Wednesday fixtures removed- with additional Friday/Saturday TV fixtures added. http://sportowefakty.wp.pl/zuzel/584180/znamy-nowy-terminarz-nice-plz Edited March 3, 2016 by racers and royals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ballinger 32 Posted March 4, 2016 (edited) Whilst these amendments to the NICE league have generated certain uncertainties with TV dates scheduled for some Fridays and Saturdays, the scrapping of the 4 Wednesday dates removes all the fixture clashes they created for riders riding in both the NICE league and the British Elite League. July 13th and 20th are now looking much better for Poole. Friday 5th August does however remain a potential headache, as does Sunday 11th September. Edited March 4, 2016 by ballinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eric i 610 Posted March 4, 2016 Has anyone got the team line ups for the NICE Polish league? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ballinger 32 Posted March 5, 2016 Has anyone got the team line ups for the NICE Polish league? http://espeedway.pl/s,polska,109.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
