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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 UPDATE AS...


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...


The New Tax Law and You
The end of 2017 has seen a flurry of activity as both the House of Representatives and the United States Senate passed tax reform Bills. ...

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...
Is the Price Right?
David Price’s $217 Million contract with the Red Sox surpasses other starting pitcher’s recently signed contracts however, where does the...


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’...
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...


Is Tennessee’s Version of the “Jock Tax” Unconstitutional?
Authors Alan Pogroszewski and Kari Smoker examined this very question in their recent law review article and conclude that it is....
The New Money Ball
The Oakland A’s have another disadvantage when pursuing free agents on the open market The plight of Billy Bean and the small market...
Fiscal cliff means higher taxes for athletes next year
Earlier this year, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke stated, “Under current law, on January 1, 2013, there’s going to be a massive...
Did Alex Rodriguez play himself into a better tax situation?
Alex Rodriguez made headlines this past post season because of his ill-timed slump. However, the irony is: this slump may actually...
Not Playing, But Still Paying
The Cautionary tale of Darryl Strawberry’s Battle with the IRS Darryl Strawberry’s tax and financial troubles tell a cautionary tale...
The Cost of State Income Taxes
Angles Pay $23,368,000 More Because of State Income Tax Rate The Anaheim Angels of Los Angeles captured the most sought after free agent...
The Value of Pujols
Are Athletes Overpaid or Well Paid? At the heart of this debate is marginal revenue produced. If the marginal revenue produced by an...
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