Pro Athlete ‘Jock Tax’ Is Struck Down

Darrin T. Mish

Tax Attorney • 32+ Years Experience

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www.forbes.com — Pro athletes can earn a lot, but their taxes are complex and can be a real gotcha. There’s the IRS, multiple states, and even foreign governments. And there are city and local taxes too. Take Cleveland, which slapped a tax on athletes that was just struck down by the Ohio Supreme Court. The suit involved retired NFL football players Hunter Hillenmeyer and Jeff Saturday. They battled Cleveland in court over claims that the city was subjecting them and other athletes playing for visiting teams to disproportionately high income taxes.

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