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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...


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....


Cross Checking
An Overview of the International Tax Issues for Professional Hockey Players Marquette Sports Law Review January 1, 2012 The exposure to...


When is a CPA as Important as your ERA?
A Comprehensive Evaluation and Examination of State Tax Issues on Professional Athletes Marquette Sports Law Review May 29, 2009 One of...
Tennessee’s Tax on NHL and NBA Athletes Unconstitutional
Hearings concerning controversial tax matter scheduled for later this week Is Tennessee’s version of the “jock tax” unconstitutional? ...
Howard’s End
State Taxes makes Dwight Howard’s Decision more Taxing There are several financial dynamics in Dwight Howard’s potential decision where...


Is Canada Overstepping Its Borders?
The Alberta Province Tax Specifically Targets Professional Hockey Players in Order to Help Finance its Professional Franchises Marquette...
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...
A Peek at MLB’s 2013 Jock Tax Index: Tampa Bay has lowest tax liability, CA teams face growing disp
Professional athletes get hit hard: they pay federal and resident state income tax plus nonresident state and city tax as well. This...
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...
Show me the Money
Week one of the National Football League (NFL) season means a bonanza of tax revenue for New Jersey As week one of the NFL concluded with...
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...
No Upset in Victory over IRS
Lamar Odom’s win over the IRS was based on well founded legal precedent and IRS tax regulations. Lamar Odom is a high profile athlete who...
Business Miles
Driving to work out this summer? Be sure to keep good records on the miles you drive. The IRS allows a $.51 deduction for every mile...
Hockey Related Expenses
It’s essential you keep good records to justify each hockey related business expense. If the IRS ever requests further documentation from...
Fines from Leagues and Taxation
Were you fined by your team or the league this past year? The Internal Revenue Service [IRS] considers fines an ‘ordinary and necessary’...
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