Pittsburgh’s Jock Tax is Ruled Unconstitutional
Judge Rules Pittsburgh’s Facility Fee is a Violation of Pennsylvania’s Constitution and Prohibits the City from Collecting It This past...
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Seattle & Shane are Right Fit
Draft prospect Shane Wright falls from first overall to fourth and in the process reaps the financial reward. By: Alan Pogroszewski...
Name, Image, & Likeness: Three words that will end ameturism under the NCAA
Introduction On June 30, 2021, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) released a statement allowing college athletes to...
Tax Season can be Taxing to Professional Athletes
Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a rookie navigating tax season for the first time, it can prove to be an extremely stressful time...
“Jock Tax” is a Headache to Professional Athletes
How the Pandemic, Covid-19 Protocol and the bubble have affected how the Jock Tax is Calculated and Reported Introduction During the...
Ouch! You Mean It’s Not Tax Free Income?
Although Athletes receive credits for taxes paid overseas, they should understand that foreign income isn’t tax free and they still need...
Understanding of the Jock Tax provides Value to the Bottom Line
Introduction In negotiations, knowledge is power for both the athlete and the organization. By quantifying the financial and tax...
No “Jock Tax” Makes Dollars & Sense To Free Agents
What type of advantage does the NHL expansion team in Seattle have in signing free agents in the open market? Introduction This past...
Missouri to be the Big Winner in this year’s Super Bowl
Whether the Chiefs win or Lose the State of Missouri is the big winner on Sunday. Introduction Win or lose the State of Missouri will...
Taxman Paying Close Attention to Mahomes-Brady Matchup
If Mahomes fails to clear the last hurdle, Tom Brady and the Buccaneers, in his quest for a second consecutive Super Bowl, he would be...
What Does Domicile Have to Do With It?
Introduction Under the United States Constitution each state has the freedom to invoke their own tax policy separate from the federal...
King’s Ransom
Potential tax reform takes a substantial bite out of not only Lebron James contract extension but all professional athlete’s contracts....
Stanley Cup Playoffs Provide Tax Savings
Introduction For US resident hockey players, playing outside the United States borders in two Canadian hub cities in this year’s Stanley...
The New Moneyball (Article Summary)
Professional sports teams in high-tax states need to adjust to a new economic reality under the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017. This past...
Pittsburgh’s Jock Tax is Under Attack
Non-resident NHL players face five times the jock tax in Pittsburgh as compared to their resident counterparts This past November, the...
Rams Win Cost California Nearly 1/2 Million in Jock Tax Revenue
As the Los Angeles Ram’s advance to his year’s Super Bowl the State of California ends up the ones paying! INTRODUCTION When the Los...
Professional Athletes in High “Jock Tax” States pay the Price Under the New Tax Law
The scorecard regarding the new tax law shows that the location of your earnings creates both winners & losers Introduction There have...
William Nylander’s $45M Contract Takes Big Hit from NHL Escrow & Jock Tax
William Nylander’s recent signing provides a multitude of lessons in the valuation of a linked contract for a restricted free agents...
Revenue Canada Applauds Maple Leafs New Acquisition
INTRODUCTION John Tavares, the top prize in this year’s NHL free agent market, chose to sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs over five other...
Jock Tax is the Real Winner in NHL Draft
The Buffalo Sabres may have won the NHL Draft lottery however their draft selection Rasmis Dahlin was not as lucky Introduction This...
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