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No Need To Balk at State Income Taxes During Spring Training

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The tax implications and overall economic impact will be felt throughout the league and the states in which they play. When it comes to state income taxes, professional athletes establish residency in one state and are taxed by each other state relative to the number of “duty days” they spend there.

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Your Tax Guide to Professional Gaming

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In 2024, professional gaming and streaming is a lucrative path for those with the skills and charisma to hold a crowd. Income earned from streaming or winning a tournament is not the same as earning a paycheck in a 9 to 5, because the gamer is not an employee of any company.

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What Do Taxes Have to Do with the NBA Finals?

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Taylor, Kiplinger Consumer News Service (TNS) NBA finals Game 2 is in the books, and many people who tuned in to see the Miami Heat tie the series with the Denver Nuggets are probably not wondering what a jock tax is. But the NBA Finals—and other sporting events—are connected to taxes in a big way. What is the jock tax?

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Betting on the Super Bowl? Don’t Forget About Taxes

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However, if you are among the 68 million people expected to place bets on the big game, you need to know that taxes are part of the equation. So, as we start tax season, here’s what you need to know about what your Super Bowl bet has to do with your tax return. Super Bowl 2024 is on Sunday, Feb. Usually, the payer (e.g.,

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A Tale of Two Pitchers

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We will start with Jacob DeGrom, who is moving from New York, which has one of the highest state tax rates, to Texas. Texas, on the other hand, has no state income taxes. The top tax rate in New York State (NYS) and NYC for 2022 has increased to 14.78% for any taxpayer with an adjusted gross income over $25 million.

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Going, Going…Gone: Will Medicare Tax Liability Strike Out Shohei Ohtani’s Annual Salary?

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However, unlike Social Security tax, the annual Medicare tax withholding is based on 100% of the employee’s annual gross salary (with limited exceptions such as employee’s contributions to employers’ medical plans). Next, let’s review his State tax liability.

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Shohei Ohtani’s Deferred Compensation Comes With Shocking Tax Obligations

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However, unlike Social Security tax, the annual Medicare tax withholding is based on 100% of the employee’s annual gross salary (with limited exceptions such as employee’s contributions to employers’ medical plans). Next, let’s review his State tax liability.

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