I see this come up every year in every sport. A player electing to sign with a team with no income tax. I do have a question. We will stick with football. If a player has 8 home games, does that mean 8 games are tax free or is it all 16 games? I'm not sure how that works with athletes.
Also any suggestions to combat this advantage? Maybe teams in say FL have a slightly lower cap number? Just seems with the amount of money involved we are not talking chump change for a difference.
Wow, didn't know this. Is this all sports? So if a team plays two games in FL for that season then two game checks are tax free.
In addition to the state they live in assuming their home state has a state tax.
In general with respect to Jax, they have long been the doormat of the NFL with terrible season after another. Now that they are competitive, it (tax issue) can certainly play a factor in luring FA talent. Is it the deciding factor? Not likely. But when considered among the other factors (cost of living, desirable location, competitive team, etc.), it likely doesn't help other teams that are based in higher tax locales.
I don't think penalizing teams in lower tax rates is the answer. But rather focusing on the task of being more competitive. Some FA will always base their decision on money, but there are many that want to go to a competitive team. Outside of the 11-5 season, we haven't been competitive for years.
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Wow, didn't know this. Is this all sports? So if a team plays two games in FL for that season then two game checks are tax free.
They'd still have to pay state income tax to the state they live in, but wouldn't have to pay anything to FL for those two game checks.
You have to keep in mind that players for Jax don't live in Jax. They are likely residing in Jax Beach or Ponte Vedra. If they live at the beach, they are paying plenty in property tax.
The disadvantage is that the player has to live in Jacksonville for a large portion of the year.
"The modern 'jock tax' originated in 1991, when California imposed the tax on the earnings of Chicago Bulls players who traveled to Los Angeles to play the Lakers in that year's NBA Finals. Illinois soon retaliated, imposing its own 'jock tax' on out-of-state players—although Illinois' tax is only imposed on athletes from states that impose jock taxes on Illinois-based players.Other states followed suit; by 2014, the only U.S. jurisdictions with major professional teams without a jock tax were Florida, Texas, Washington state, and Washington, D.C."
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That's why Jacksonville has won so many super bowls.
The disadvantage is that the player has to live in Jacksonville for a large portion of the year.
Yes, it is tough living in Ponta Vedra or St. Augustine.....
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Wow, didn't know this. Is this all sports? So if a team plays two games in FL for that season then two game checks are tax free.
So, a player who did not pay Florida income tax for the game in Florida still pays Jersey tax on the income.
Florida is a competitive advantage because not only does the player get a break for the home games, but any outside income - investment income, endorsements etc, is not subject to tax. Why do you think Jeter established Florida residency when he was playing for the Yankees?
California is worse than NY and the 49ers, Chargers, Rams, (and formerly the Raiders) don't struggle to attract free agents or to get their own players to re-sign b/c of taxes.
if the Giants lose Norwell it's because either a) he views JAX as more of a contender or b) they offered him more money in contract value/guarantees (gross, not net)
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That's why Jacksonville has won so many super bowls.
The disadvantage is that the player has to live in Jacksonville for a large portion of the year.
Yes, it is tough living in Ponta Vedra or St. Augustine.....
I don't know of any players in St. Augustine, but it wouldn't be so bad to say live in World Golf Village and commute 45 minutes to work. Players could live in Amelia Island and commute the same distance/time. The point is that no one lives in Jax that has a choice.
California is worse than NY and the 49ers, Chargers, Rams, (and formerly the Raiders) don't struggle to attract free agents or to get their own players to re-sign b/c of taxes.
if the Giants lose Norwell it's because either a) he views JAX as more of a contender or b) they offered him more money in contract value/guarantees (gross, not net)
This should say "I'd be surprised if...."
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That's why Jacksonville has won so many super bowls.
The disadvantage is that the player has to live in Jacksonville for a large portion of the year.
Yes, it is tough living in Ponta Vedra or St. Augustine.....
I don't know of any players in St. Augustine, but it wouldn't be so bad to say live in World Golf Village and commute 45 minutes to work. Players could live in Amelia Island and commute the same distance/time. The point is that no one lives in Jax that has a choice.
There are very, very nice houses on the St. Johns River..
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That's why Jacksonville has won so many super bowls.
The disadvantage is that the player has to live in Jacksonville for a large portion of the year.
Yes, it is tough living in Ponta Vedra or St. Augustine.....
I don't know of any players in St. Augustine, but it wouldn't be so bad to say live in World Golf Village and commute 45 minutes to work. Players could live in Amelia Island and commute the same distance/time. The point is that no one lives in Jax that has a choice.
There are very, very nice houses on the St. Johns River..
And those are the few exceptions. Mandarin is technically still Jax, but it is all old money. There are estates that you can drive by and admire their gates, but those properties do not hit the market too often. The point is that there are many desirable locations surrounding Jax. No one lives in Jax that has a choice.
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The disadvantage is that the player has to live in Jacksonville for a large portion of the year.
Capt Don, have you ever been to Ponte Vedra Beach? There's a reason Tom Coughlin never sold his mansion on the beach when he was fired from Jax years ago.
Whenever the NE has shitty winters, construction booms in Florida. Come on down...
2) Signing bonuses and roster bonuses would be taxed in the state the player plays/lives (ie: New Jersey for Giants) - This is important because most guaranteed money comes in this form
3) under the new law fees paid to agents and advisors are no longer deductible. These fees can be 8-10%. That is significant
Lower state income tax is not going to sway me as a professional athlete to move there.
No offense to people who enjoy it, nice place to visit, wouldn't want to live there.
Lower state income tax is not going to sway me as a professional athlete to move there.
No offense to people who enjoy it, nice place to visit, wouldn't want to live there.
That's what everyone who works in NY but lives in NJ or Conn. faces every year.
As far as agents fees go, I wonder if they could deduct a part of those against fees for commercials and appearances they do on the side.
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my father lives there and every time i visit it's good for a couple days then the weather, the white trash, the traffic (in many areas) the plastic nature of the state, just outweighs the positives the state has the negatives of the Northeast.
Lower state income tax is not going to sway me as a professional athlete to move there.
No offense to people who enjoy it, nice place to visit, wouldn't want to live there.
I don't get it. He saws and saws and that makes FL attach to Georgia?
Strike that. Reverse it.
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tax states can always lower their income tax rates. They could also provide a 100% state income tax deduction for income earned by professional athletes but that would likely be tough politically to put through.
I feel only plumbers and pipefitters should get no tax status!
Lower state income tax is not going to sway me as a professional athlete to move there.
No offense to people who enjoy it, nice place to visit, wouldn't want to live there.
Agree. It's fine for a vacation, but the longer you're there, the more brain cells you lose.
How so?
Lower state income tax is not going to sway me as a professional athlete to move there.
No offense to people who enjoy it, nice place to visit, wouldn't want to live there.
What? To each is own. Florida is a hell of a lot better than NJ, even though NJ has better beaches, at least compared to FL East Coast.
Traffic is traffic, no matter where you live.
While you are up there shoveling snow for four months, we are in shorts. Yeah, have to dodge a hurricane or two every now and then.
Right now, I'd have a hard time giving up the amenities of the Northeast. The climate changes don't bother me, outside of the tail end of winter.
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my father lives there and every time i visit it's good for a couple days then the weather, the white trash, the traffic (in many areas) the plastic nature of the state, just outweighs the positives the state has the negatives of the Northeast.
Lower state income tax is not going to sway me as a professional athlete to move there.
No offense to people who enjoy it, nice place to visit, wouldn't want to live there.
Agree. It's fine for a vacation, but the longer you're there, the more brain cells you lose.
Its not likely that the tax consideration weighs heavily into the final decision of where a guy will play. Account for the differences and make the best football decision possible.
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my father lives there and every time i visit it's good for a couple days then the weather, the white trash, the traffic (in many areas) the plastic nature of the state, just outweighs the positives the state has the negatives of the Northeast.
Lower state income tax is not going to sway me as a professional athlete to move there.
No offense to people who enjoy it, nice place to visit, wouldn't want to live there.
What? To each is own. Florida is a hell of a lot better than NJ, even though NJ has better beaches, at least compared to FL East Coast.
Traffic is traffic, no matter where you live.
While you are up there shoveling snow for four months, we are in shorts. Yeah, have to dodge a hurricane or two every now and then.
The snow does suck. A three month winter time share is the maximum I could take.
Lower state income tax is not going to sway me as a professional athlete to move there.
Maybe pjcas18, you should go to different parts of Florida
I've lived in Adventura and Indian Rocks Beach.
Where do you live? What places do you like?
No offense to people who enjoy it, nice place to visit, wouldn't want to live there.
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my father lives there and every time i visit it's good for a couple days then the weather, the white trash, the traffic (in many areas) the plastic nature of the state, just outweighs the positives the state has the negatives of the Northeast.
Lower state income tax is not going to sway me as a professional athlete to move there.
Maybe pjcas18, you should go to different parts of Florida
I've lived in Adventura and Indian Rocks Beach.
Where do you live? What places do you like?
No offense to people who enjoy it, nice place to visit, wouldn't want to live there.
I said no offense.
that gives me the right to offend without being questioned.
It's like saying with all due respect before being disrespectful.
I said no offense.
that gives me the right to offend without being questioned.
It's like saying with all due respect before being disrespectful.
True..This is how gentlemen piss on each other without getting angry!
You really don't think California's 13.5% tax rate would give a little pause? But you are probably correct, it isn't an overriding concern.
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my father lives there and every time i visit it's good for a couple days then the weather, the white trash, the traffic (in many areas) the plastic nature of the state, just outweighs the positives the state has the negatives of the Northeast.
Lower state income tax is not going to sway me as a professional athlete to move there.
Maybe pjcas18, you should go to different parts of Florida
I've lived in Adventura and Indian Rocks Beach.
Where do you live? What places do you like?
No offense to people who enjoy it, nice place to visit, wouldn't want to live there.
I said no offense.
that gives me the right to offend without being questioned.
It's like saying with all due respect before being disrespectful.
Thank you for explaining :)
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Is thought of by less than 10% of pro athletes. Maybe I'm way off on that, but I just don't think many of these guys are thinking about what the income or real estate tax level when deciding whether or not to accept like an $80 million offer.
You really don't think California's 13.5% tax rate would give a little pause? But you are probably correct, it isn't an overriding concern.
It may not be an overriding concern, but if you play in Florida or Texas (assuming the tax rates for your away games averages 6%) that's about an $8 million difference over the life of the contract. I assume an agent would point that out.
If it affected competitiveness enough, I suspect it wouldn't have a problem being passed in most other states too.
If players were as savvy about money and taxes as most BBIers are, there would be a lot fewer former football players who are now broke.
First of all, there are more significant issues on which to make a choice of teams and a choice of residency than state income tax. Second, if the player is, in fact, focusing on taxation, he is probably washed up already, so who needs him?
If players were as savvy about money and taxes as most BBIers are, there would be a lot fewer former football players who are now broke.
First of all, there are more significant issues on which to make a choice of teams and a choice of residency than state income tax. Second, if the player is, in fact, focusing on taxation, he is probably washed up already, so who needs him?
I for one have had an extremely comfortable life up here in Albany but I would have significant financial difficulties in New York York City doing the same job, with the same income
Athletes aren't exempt in Tennessee, they're just not subject to an extra tax. TN doesn't have a state tax on wages, just on interest and investment income, which obviously wouldn't apply to out-of-state athletes playing the occasional game in state. They created a privilege tax which imposed a per-game fee on nba and nhl players (not nfl for some reason). That was repealed a few years ago, and out-of-state athletes don't face taxes for games in TN. But it's not like they're exempt from anything, they just no longer have to pay a special tax that was created just for them.
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has a provision in their tax code that exempts professional athletes strictly for this reason.
Athletes aren't exempt in Tennessee, they're just not subject to an extra tax. TN doesn't have a state tax on wages, just on interest and investment income, which obviously wouldn't apply to out-of-state athletes playing the occasional game in state. They created a privilege tax which imposed a per-game fee on nba and nhl players (not nfl for some reason). That was repealed a few years ago, and out-of-state athletes don't face taxes for games in TN. But it's not like they're exempt from anything, they just no longer have to pay a special tax that was created just for them.
Ok, take it up with the San Diego tribune.
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If two teams are otherwise comparable, and one team is in a state without an income tax, like Florida or Texas, and the other is in California, with a top marginal income tax rate of 13.5%, in whose balance does that tip the scales?
That isn't to say there are not other relevant factors to consider in a player deciding where to relocate. But to just wave off potential savings of tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars as a non-issue is not what most people would do - including the people now saying it's a non-issue.