Sam Darnold Won Super Bowl—But Lost Money Due To Jock Tax
Digest more
Players competing in Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara will face California's jock tax, which subjects players to taxes for days spent in the state preparing for or participating in games.
Market Realist on MSN
Super Bowl LX bonuses look huge — until this unexpected tax could cost players thousands
There are now eight municipalities and 21 states that implement this tax.
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Nathan Goldman is a tax prof. at NC State Univ. Cooper Flagg was selected 1st by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft. While there may be several reasons why Flagg is excited to be ...