Cleveland’s ‘Jock Tax’ Rejected
Former Indianapolis Colts lineman Jeff Saturday’s case against the City of Cleveland proves a cautionary tale to jurisdictions that reach beyond their constitutional rights. INTRODUCTION The United States Supreme Court’s decision to not hear Jeff Saturday’s case against the City of Cleveland is a significant victory for all professional athletes. Professional athletes face complicated tax issues, during the year at issue (2008) the Indianapolis Colts, Jeff Saturday’s employe