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Let’s End Tax Break Giveaways for the Fat Cats of Pro Sports

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By Girard Miller, Governing (TNS) With Super Bowl LVIII fresh on our minds, it’s a good time to think twice about the local economics of professional sports. Local public officials are trapped in a no-win situation, which pits their residents’ love for local teams against the perverse economics of tax-privileged stadium financing.

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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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Potential Tax Savings for Minority Owners of a Sports Team

Withum

Most of us don’t have hundreds of thousands, millions or even billions of dollars at our disposal to purchase our favorite sports team. However, it is a dream for many sports fans to fantasize about owning a sports team. According to Forbes, the average value of sports franchises has increased over 250% since 2000.

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UK tax considerations for E-sports earnings

Menzies

If you earn Esports income from activities such as streaming, sponsorship, or tournament winnings, did you know you may need to declare this to HMRC and you may have tax to pay? If you are earning more than the trading allowance in Esports income in a tax year, then you should be reporting this to HMRC as a self-employment business.

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The Tax Score of Winning

RogerRossmeisl

Studies have found that more people are engaging in online gambling and sports betting since the pandemic began. If you’re lucky enough to win, be aware that tax consequences go along with your good fortune. They’re reported on the “Other income” line of your 1040 tax return. You must separately keep.

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Los Angeles Tax Services

MyIRSRelief

Tax Preparation, Tax Planning, and Tax Representation: Understanding the Importance of Professional Assistance Tax preparation, tax planning, and tax representation are all crucial components of managing your finances and ensuring that you meet your tax obligations.

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Corvee Adds Augusta Rule Deduction Guidelines for Home Rentals to Tax Planning System

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Corvee, a maker of tax planning technology for businesses and tax pros, has added Augusta Rule deduction filing guidelines into its Instead and Instead Pro tax planning systems. Instead and Instead Pro offer seamless Augusta Rule savings estimation to help plan, calculate, document and file a return.