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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’...

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...

California Dreaming

Steve Nash’s recent signing revives international income tax debate Steve Nash is a two time league MVP who has played in the NBA since...

Curveball

Curt Schilling’s Investment Failure Represents the Latest Example of the Unique Financial and Tax Implications Facing Professional...

Does the “Jock Tax” Target Only Professional Athletes?

State income tax on non-residents incorrectly labeled a jock tax Author: Alan Pogroszewski The term “jock tax” first appeared in an...

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...