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Shocking: State Taxes Matter to Hockey Players

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Russ

I grew up in Chicago, and have been a lifelong fan of the Chicago Blackhawks.  They’ve been, to put it kindly, lousy over the past few years (after winning three Stanley Cups from 2010-2015); however, there are now signs that … Continue reading →

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When an Agent’s Fees Are Not Deductible

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Russ

Suppose you are a professional athlete and you hire a sports agent to negotiate with you. Those fees are, in the United States, generally deductible as an “ordinary and necessary” business expense. However, the same is not true in Canada. … Continue reading →

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A Hockey Player, A Tax Refund, Two Thefts, and Fraud

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Russ

Saku Koivu is a center for the Anaheim Ducks (they won in Minnesota last night,) and is a resident of Quebec. In September 2009 he received a tax refund of $140,899.04 from Quebec (Mr. Koivu used to play for the … Continue reading →

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