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...
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Verlander’s Gain is the Tax Man’s Loss
Last Thursday, the Houston Astros clinched their first ever World Series and they were aided by a deadline deal in which they acquired...
Fines vs. Suspensions
With a rash of suspensions and fines among NHL players this past month, we explore the tax consequences of these two forms of punishments...
Massachusetts and Georgia Await Super Bowl Tax Prize
Even though Tom Brady lowers his non-resident tax by over $20,000 by playing in this year’s Super Bowl in Texas, his home state of...
Home Cooking
For DeAndre Jordan and LaMarcus Aldridge returning home to Texas could provide substantial tax savings DeAndre Jordan and LaMarcus...
Beast Mode Finds NFL Fines Deductible not Beneficial
Even though fines are deductible and will lower an athlete’s taxable income, Lynch’s fines by themselves fall under the 2% threshold and...
Scherzer’s New Contract’s Net Value & Present Value Exceeds Kershaw’s Deal
Max Scherzer’s new seven year $210 million contract is a good example of how proper tax planning in a negotiation can increase its’...
Canadian Cities Prove Best & Worst for NHL Jock Tax
On July 1st when Tom Gilbert left the Florida Panthers to sign with the Montreal Canadiens he went from one of the lowest taxed...
NBA Finals Provide Tax Savings to James and Duncan
LeBron James and Tim Duncan, by playing against each other in this year’s NBA Finals have lowered their ‘jock tax’ burden and if the...
California’s Tax Increase is not Par for the Course
Athletes consider alternatives as California’s latest tax increase is implemented In January, California increased its income tax rate by...
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