Tag Archives: jock.tax

Pittsburgh Sacked

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Russ

Jock taxes impact nonresident athletes (and others) who perform in out of state venues.  Let’s say you’re in the National Hockey League (NHL), playing for the Vegas Golden Knights.  You play a game in Pittsburgh.  You now owe tax to … Continue reading →

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No, Manny Machado Can’t Avoid Paying California Tax by Being a Florida Resident

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Russ

Earlier this week Manny Machado reportedly signed a baseball free agent contract to play with the San Diego Padres. He’s being paid $300 million over ten years…but that’s before taxes. An article on a website called “12up” says that Mr. … Continue reading →

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Cleveland Loses on Monday (and They Didn’t Even Play)

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Russ

Pity the poor Cleveland Browns. Last Thursday they lost to the Cincinnati Bengals 31-10. This morning, the City of Cleveland lost at the US Supreme Court, 2-0. The Supreme Court refused, without comment, to hear Cleveland’s appeal of their “Jock … Continue reading →

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Cleveland Already Has Two Losses Five Months Before the Season Begins

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Russ

Pity the poor folks of Cleveland, Ohio. I actually went to a baseball game at old Municipal Stadium, or the Mistake on the Lake. Today the Ohio Supreme Court dealt the city of Cleveland two losses–and the NFL season won’t … Continue reading →

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