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Cousin’s Looks to Avoid the Jock Tax

Regardless of where Kirk Cousins signs this off season, it provides an example, once again on how the ‘jock tax’ can affect the net (take...

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...

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...

Home Cooking

For DeAndre Jordan and LaMarcus Aldridge returning home to Texas could provide substantial tax savings DeAndre Jordan and LaMarcus...

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...

Unsportsman-like Conduct

Jurisdiction’s income tax policies push athletes and Unions to fight back On February 4, 2007, in the biggest game of their respective...